Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 1:49PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 10:49am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 147 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Moneta to near Callaway. Movement was east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain will result in ponding of water on roadways and
standing water in low lying areas. The duration of heavy
rain may last 10 to 15 minutes. 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...
Rocky Mount...
Boones Mill...
Huddleston...
Moneta...
Penhook...
Burnt Chimney...
and Northwest Smith Mountain Lake.
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:
Franklin; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: