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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.

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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

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