Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA**

At 314 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mountain Park, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Mount Airy... Fairview... Flat Rock... Dobson... Bottom... Mountain Park... and Level Cross.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Blacksburg VA

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 3:15 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 3:45 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*