Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
489 WWUS81 KRNK 172317 SPSRNK Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 717 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 VAZ034-172345- Bedford VA- 717 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BEDFORD COUNTY THROUGH 745 PM EDT... At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Goode to near Montvale. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bedford... and Thaxton. 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 these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 3728 7951 3731 7977 3741 7966 3738 7940 TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 053DEG 4KT 3736 7945 3736 7969 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH $$ DS