Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:36PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dunns, or near Pipestem, moving east at 30 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...
Pipestem...
Camp Creek...
Red Sulphur Spring...
Buck...
Camp Creek State Park...
Flat Top...
and Pipestem Resort State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southwestern Virginia...and southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Mercer; Summers; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: