Special Weather Statement for Smyth
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What you need to know
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- Smyth
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What is happening
At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chilhowie, moving northeast at 10 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......
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chilhowie, moving northeast at 10 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... Adwolf... Hungry Mother State Park... Broadford... and Thomas Bridge.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 7:34PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Blacksburg VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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