Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 2:33PM EDT until July 18 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
SVRRNK
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
The City of Covington in west central Virginia...
Alleghany County in west central Virginia...
West central Rockbridge County in west central Virginia...
Northwestern Botetourt County in west central Virginia...
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 232 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jordan Mines,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Covington...
Clifton Forge...
Jordan Mines...
Iron Gate...
Low Moor...
Glen Wilton...
and Longdale Furnace.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and 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:
Alleghany, VA; Botetourt, VA; Rockbridge, VA; City of Covington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: