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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
652 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
VAZ012-015-016-082315-
Grayson VA-Wythe VA-Carroll VA-
652 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
SOUTH CENTRAL WYTHE...WEST CENTRAL CARROLL AND EASTERN GRAYSON
COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM EDT...

At 652 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Spring Valley, or near Speedwell, moving northeast at 5 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...
Fries...
Byllesby...
Elk Creek...
Cripple Creek...
Spring Valley...
and Woodlawn.

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 3661 8108 3671 8123 3691 8109 3674 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 218DEG 5KT 3673 8112 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

JCB