Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 6:26PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pilot, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Floyd...
Indian Valley...
Pilot...
Copper Hill...
Ferrum...
Terrys Fork...
and Endicott.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central, southwestern and west central Virginia...and
southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Pulaski; Montgomery; Floyd; Patrick; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: