Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 5:05PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 504 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Collierstown, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds may knock over loose objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lexington...
Glasgow...
Collierstown...
Natural Bridge...
and Arcadia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Botetourt; Rockbridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: