Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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876 WWUS81 KRNK 230331 SPSRNK Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 1131 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024 WVZ044-507-230345- Eastern Greenbrier WV-Monroe WV- 1131 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTY THROUGH 1145 PM EDT... At 1131 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pickaway, or near Union, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Organ Cave... Pickaway... and Glace. 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 3761 8059 3768 8062 3776 8041 3764 8032 TIME...MOT...LOC 0331Z 247DEG 34KT 3767 8053 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH $$ DS