Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
531 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

VAZ018-019-WVZ044-162200-
Craig VA-Alleghany VA-Monroe WV-
531 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
SOUTHWESTERN ALLEGHANY COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA...CENTRAL
CRAIG COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA AND NORTHEASTERN MONROE
COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH 600 PM EDT...

At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hollywood, or near Union, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Union...
Paint Bank...
Laurel Branch...
Craig Springs...
Pickaway...
Sweet Springs...
and Hollywood.

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 3769 8052 3769 8044 3766 8016 3743 8020
      3751 8057 3770 8054 3770 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 280DEG 28KT 3759 8046

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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