Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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WWUS81 KRNK 172215
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
615 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024
VAZ007-172245-
Tazewell VA-
615 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN TAZEWELL COUNTY
THROUGH 645 PM EDT...
At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Glen Burke, or near Richlands, moving east at 25 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...
Richlands...
Tazewell...
Cedar Bluff...
Raven...
Glen Burke...
Jewell Ridge...
and Amonate.
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 3716 8187 3717 8187 3720 8176 3724 8174
3724 8172 3720 8168 3720 8159 3721 8156
3723 8151 3726 8150 3725 8148 3705 8149
3703 8181 3705 8182 3711 8189 3714 8190
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 265DEG 20KT 3717 8183
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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