Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
524 WWUS81 KRNK 172036 SPSRNK Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 436 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 VAZ007-009-172100- Tazewell VA-Smyth VA- 436 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SMYTH AND SOUTHWESTERN TAZEWELL COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT... At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Allison Gap, or near Saltville, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Saltville... Broadford... and Allison Gap. 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 3695 8182 3696 8178 3702 8181 3702 8161 3683 8163 3690 8181 3692 8183 3693 8183 TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 165DEG 10KT 3693 8173 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH $$ DS