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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0167 Issued by the Blacksburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:06:56
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NCC005-009-VAC021-035-077-155-173-197-640-120100-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0167.260812T0006Z-260812T0100Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
806 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Alleghany County in northwestern North Carolina...
Northern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina...
Western Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia...
Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...
Southern Bland County in southwestern Virginia...
Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...
Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Galax in southwestern Virginia...
Grayson County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 900 PM EDT.
* At 806 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near White Gate to 6 miles southeast of Lebanon,
moving south at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Pulaski...
Wytheville...
Galax...
Marion...
Hillsville...
Saltville...
and Chilhowie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for damaging winds. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
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.
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 3693 8183 3696 8170 3693 8168 3698 8159
3701 8148 3699 8148 3702 8144 3717 8076
3668 8049 3642 8172 3646 8172 3647 8170
3653 8171 3659 8167 3661 8162 3664 8161
3665 8163 3678 8170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0006Z 341DEG 33KT 3714 8080 3685 8199
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
JCB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:28:57
637
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
828 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VAC021-120038-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0167.000000T0000Z-260812T0100Z/
Bland VA-
828 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHERN BLAND COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for
north central and northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern and
west central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8171 3697 8065 3668 8049 3642 8172
3646 8172 3647 8170 3653 8171 3659 8167
3661 8162 3664 8161 3665 8163 3678 8170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 334DEG 46KT 3686 8062 3661 8185
$$
NCC005-009-VAC035-077-155-173-197-640-120100-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0167.000000T0000Z-260812T0100Z/
Alleghany NC-Ashe NC-Pulaski VA-Smyth VA-Wythe VA-Carroll VA-
City of Galax VA-Grayson VA-
828 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR
NORTHWESTERN ALLEGHANY AND NORTHERN ASHE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN
NORTH CAROLINA...SOUTH CENTRAL PULASKI...SOUTHEASTERN SMYTH...
SOUTHERN WYTHE...CARROLL AND GRAYSON COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN
VIRGINIA AND THE CITY OF GALAX...
At 828 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Dugspur to 9 miles north of Mountain City, moving
southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Galax...
Hillsville...
Chilhowie...
Independence...
Fries...
Lansing...
and Mouth Of Wilson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
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.
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 3679 8171 3697 8065 3668 8049 3642 8172
3646 8172 3647 8170 3653 8171 3659 8167
3661 8162 3664 8161 3665 8163 3678 8170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 334DEG 46KT 3686 8062 3661 8185
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
JCB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:28:57
637
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
828 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VAC021-120038-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0167.000000T0000Z-260812T0100Z/
Bland VA-
828 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHERN BLAND COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for
north central and northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern and
west central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8171 3697 8065 3668 8049 3642 8172
3646 8172 3647 8170 3653 8171 3659 8167
3661 8162 3664 8161 3665 8163 3678 8170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 334DEG 46KT 3686 8062 3661 8185
$$
NCC005-009-VAC035-077-155-173-197-640-120100-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0167.000000T0000Z-260812T0100Z/
Alleghany NC-Ashe NC-Pulaski VA-Smyth VA-Wythe VA-Carroll VA-
City of Galax VA-Grayson VA-
828 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR
NORTHWESTERN ALLEGHANY AND NORTHERN ASHE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN
NORTH CAROLINA...SOUTH CENTRAL PULASKI...SOUTHEASTERN SMYTH...
SOUTHERN WYTHE...CARROLL AND GRAYSON COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN
VIRGINIA AND THE CITY OF GALAX...
At 828 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Dugspur to 9 miles north of Mountain City, moving
southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Galax...
Hillsville...
Chilhowie...
Independence...
Fries...
Lansing...
and Mouth Of Wilson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
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.
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 3679 8171 3697 8065 3668 8049 3642 8172
3646 8172 3647 8170 3653 8171 3659 8167
3661 8162 3664 8161 3665 8163 3678 8170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 334DEG 46KT 3686 8062 3661 8185
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
JCB
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:51:27
355
WWUS51 KRNK 120050
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
850 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
NCC005-009-VAC035-077-155-173-197-640-120100-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0167.000000T0000Z-260812T0100Z/
Alleghany NC-Ashe NC-Pulaski VA-Smyth VA-Wythe VA-Carroll VA-
City of Galax VA-Grayson VA-
850 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
NORTHWESTERN ALLEGHANY AND NORTHERN ASHE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN
NORTH CAROLINA...SOUTH CENTRAL PULASKI...SOUTHEASTERN SMYTH...
SOUTHERN WYTHE...CARROLL AND GRAYSON COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN
VIRGINIA AND THE CITY OF GALAX WILL EXPIRE AT 900 PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for
north central and northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern and
west central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8171 3697 8065 3668 8049 3642 8172
3646 8172 3647 8170 3653 8171 3659 8167
3661 8162 3664 8161 3665 8163 3678 8170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0050Z 341DEG 33KT 3668 8054 3643 8177
$$
JCB
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