Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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WWUS81 KRNK 152131
SPSRNK
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
531 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
VAZ010-012-013-152215-
Pulaski VA-Bland VA-Wythe VA-
531 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL
PULASKI...SOUTHEASTERN BLAND AND NORTHEASTERN WYTHE COUNTIES THROUGH
615 PM EDT...
At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Long Spur, or near Bland, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pulaski...
Wytheville...
Bland...
Max Meadows...
Long Spur...
Mechanicsburg...
and Gunton Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 3711 8115 3721 8096 3702 8076 3692 8103
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 327DEG 10KT 3711 8101
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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