Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 12:27AM EDT until July 5 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 9:27pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1227 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Nebo to near Asberrys to near Raven, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Richlands...
Tazewell...
Cedar Bluff...
Ceres...
Raven...
Amonate...
and Cliffield.
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.
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: