Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 7:09pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 1009 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mount Rogers Summit, or 7 miles south of Chilhowie, moving east at 35
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...
Marion...
Saltville...
Chilhowie...
Whitetop...
Mouth Of Wilson...
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area...
and Sugar Grove.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Smyth; Grayson
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA