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Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
533 WWUS81 KRNK 261555 SPSRNK Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 1155 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024 VAZ019-WVZ507-261645- Alleghany VA-Eastern Greenbrier WV- 1155 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN ALLEGHANY COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND SOUTHEASTERN GREENBRIER COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN WEST VIRGINIA AND THE CITY OF COVINGTON THROUGH 1245 PM EDT... At 1154 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Maxwelton, or near Lewisburg, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Alleghany... Covington... Lewisburg... White Sulphur Springs... Ronceverte... Jordan Mines... and Asbury. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3788 7991 3768 7997 3765 8002 3766 8003 3763 8007 3778 8058 3794 8053 3796 8050 TIME...MOT...LOC 1554Z 284DEG 26KT 3786 8046 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ RAB