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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
456 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
VAZ012-013-082145-
Pulaski VA-Wythe VA-
456 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
PULASKI AND NORTHEASTERN WYTHE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM EDT...

At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gunton Park, or near Allisonia, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Pulaski...
Dublin...
Allisonia...
Claytor Lake State Park...
Draper...
Gunton Park...
and Claytor Dam.

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3707 8093 3707 8091 3709 8092 3712 8091
      3712 8089 3714 8087 3716 8082 3718 8080
      3711 8059 3709 8058 3689 8074 3699 8096
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 204DEG 9KT 3697 8083 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

JCB