Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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WWUS81 KRNK 271013
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
613 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024
VAZ010-011-271100-
Giles VA-Bland VA-
613 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
SOUTHWESTERN GILES AND BLAND COUNTIES THROUGH 700 AM EDT...
At 612 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Bland, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...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...
Bland...
Bastian...
Long Spur...
Mechanicsburg...
White Gate...
Hicksville...
and Kimberling.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3728 8090 3717 8082 3712 8089 3711 8093
3707 8091 3702 8111 3704 8113 3702 8118
3705 8122 3704 8125 3709 8128 3711 8126
3712 8126 3713 8129
TIME...MOT...LOC 1012Z 229DEG 46KT 3711 8116
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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