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Headline: Flood Advisory issued May 18 at 4:40PM EDT until May 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
counties and independent city, Carroll, City of Galax and Grayson.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor... more
Effective: Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 13:40
Expires: Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 15:45
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Sender: NWS Blacksburg VA
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Galax, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around... more
Effective: Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 12:59
Expires: Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 13:30
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Sender: NWS Blacksburg VA
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 3:49PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Woodlawn, or near Hillsville, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree... more
Effective: Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 12:49
Expires: Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 13:15
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Sender: NWS Blacksburg VA
Areas: Carroll County VA, Galax city VA
