Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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WWUS81 KRNK 170206
SPSRNK
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1006 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
VAZ007-009-WVZ042-170230-
Tazewell VA-Smyth VA-Mercer WV-
1006 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SMYTH...TAZEWELL
AND SOUTHWESTERN MERCER COUNTIES THROUGH 1030 PM EDT...
At 1006 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Wenonah to near War to near Raven. Movement was
southeast at 30 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...
Bluefield...
Princeton...
Richlands...
Tazewell...
Cedar Bluff...
Matoaka...
and Pocahontas.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
southeastern West Virginia.
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LAT...LON 3715 8190 3720 8176 3724 8174 3720 8168
3721 8156 3726 8150 3727 8142 3742 8131
3742 8128 3746 8131 3750 8126 3751 8122
3753 8120 3735 8095 3717 8140 3689 8178
3693 8183 3696 8178 3705 8182 3711 8189
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 306DEG 28KT 3749 8126 3733 8164 3712 8193
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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