Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 2:31PM EDT until July 4 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 231 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Broadford, or 7
miles northwest of Marion, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Marion...
Tazewell...
Chilhowie...
Ceres...
Burkes Garden...
Nebo...
and Hungry Mother State Park.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Bland, VA; Smyth, VA; Tazewell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: