Special Weather Statement for Summers; Monroe
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What is happening
At 942 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shady Spring, or near Beckley, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hinton......
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 942 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shady Spring, or near Beckley, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hinton... Alderson... Sandstone... Buck... Jumping Branch... Wayside... and Wolfcreek.
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Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:42AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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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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