Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Alleghany
SENT: 2026-06-22T17:24:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 5:24PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Alleghany, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include…
Alleghany…
Covington…
Clifton Forge…
Jordan Mines…
Low Moor…
Selma…
and Callaghan.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central, southwestern and west central Virginia…and
southeastern West Virginia.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-22T18:00:00-04:00