Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:08PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:08PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA**

At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms developing along the Blue Ridge and eastern New River Valley. Movement was generally southeast at 5 to 10 mph, but some of the storms were also redeveloping over the same areas which may promote localized heavy rainfall.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Heavy Rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Poor drainage flooding may occur from heavy rain.

Locations impacted include... Blacksburg... Christiansburg... Boone... Radford... Mount Airy... Pulaski... and Galax.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with some of these storms. 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 2:08 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 3:00 PM UTC

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