Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Carroll; Floyd
SENT: 2026-06-12T19:23:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 7:23PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Woodlawn, or near Hillsville, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Hillsville…
Fancy Gap…
Willis…
Dugspur…
Laurel Fork…
Gladesboro…
and Woodlawn.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southwestern and west central Virginia.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-12T20:00:00-04:00