Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newport, moving east at 30 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
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Blacksburg...
Newport...
Mountain Lake...
Prices Fork...
Mc Donalds Mill...
Huffman...
and Merrimac.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southwestern and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Giles; Montgomery; Craig
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: