Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:39PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ashland. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail da...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:39PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA**
At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ashland. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Ashland... Clifton... Trout... Flatwood... and Shatley Springs.
**What You Should Do:**
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Blacksburg VA
- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 6:39 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 7:15 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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