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WUUS51 KRNK 151947
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VAC173-185-152045-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0182.260815T1947Z-260815T2045Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
347 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...
  Southwestern Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 347 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Richlands,
  moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Marion...
  Richlands...
  Saltville...
  Chilhowie...
  Cedar Bluff...
  Nebo...
  and Raven.

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 3715 8190 3715 8187 3717 8187 3717 8185
      3720 8176 3722 8175 3697 8140 3693 8136
      3671 8166 3678 8170 3693 8183 3695 8182
      3696 8178 3704 8182 3711 8189
TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 313DEG 17KT 3710 8181 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

RS

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WWUS51 KRNK 152018
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
418 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

VAC173-185-152045-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-260815T2045Z/
Smyth VA-Tazewell VA-
418 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR
NORTHEASTERN SMYTH AND SOUTHWESTERN TAZEWELL COUNTIES...

At 418 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Nebo, or near
Marion, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Marion...
Richlands...
Cedar Bluff...
Nebo...
Claypool Hill...
Asberrys...
and Cliffield.

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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 3683 8150 3682 8151 3709 8181 3717 8167
      3697 8140 3693 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 309DEG 28KT 3691 8144 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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WWUS51 KRNK 152035
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
435 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

VAC173-185-152045-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-260815T2045Z/
Smyth VA-Tazewell VA-
435 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
NORTHEASTERN SMYTH AND SOUTHWESTERN TAZEWELL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
445 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.

&&

LAT...LON 3683 8150 3682 8151 3709 8181 3717 8167
      3697 8140 3693 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 313DEG 17KT 3686 8138 

$$

CDG