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WUUS51 KRNK 111848
SVRRNK
VAC077-173-111915-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0163.260811T1848Z-260811T1915Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
248 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  South central Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...
  West central Grayson County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 248 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Chilhowie,
  moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Thomas Bridge...
  Mount Rogers Summit...
  and Adwolf.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds, as well as
deadly cloud to ground lightning. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.

&&

LAT...LON 3681 8164 3669 8143 3663 8161 3664 8161
      3664 8162 3665 8163 3677 8169
TIME...MOT...LOC 1848Z 311DEG 16KT 3675 8164 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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635 
WWUS51 KRNK 111917
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
317 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

VAC077-173-111925-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0163.000000T0000Z-260811T1915Z/
Smyth VA-Grayson VA-
317 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
SOUTH CENTRAL SMYTH AND WEST CENTRAL GRAYSON COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for southwestern 
Grayson County until 330 PM EDT.

&&

LAT...LON 3681 8164 3669 8143 3663 8161 3664 8161
      3664 8162 3665 8163 3677 8169
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 311DEG 16KT 3667 8153 

$$

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