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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
635 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
VAZ013-016-017-222300-
Pulaski VA-Floyd VA-Carroll VA-
635 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT 
SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI...SOUTHWESTERN FLOYD AND NORTHEASTERN CARROLL
COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM EDT...

At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Indian Valley, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Hillsville...
Indian Valley...
Willis...
Dugspur...
Sylvatus...
Alum Ridge...
and Copper Valley.

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.

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LAT...LON 3685 8082 3688 8074 3691 8077 3700 8051
      3699 8049 3701 8045 3701 8043 3700 8042
      3700 8041 3701 8040 3701 8038 3689 8034
      3680 8047 3676 8083
TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 274DEG 14KT 3692 8057 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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