Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Alleghany; Surry; Grayson; Carroll
SENT: 2026-07-20T13:36:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 1:36PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 136 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pipers Gap, or near Galax, moving southeast at 5 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…
Galax…
Fancy Gap…
Bottom…
Ennice…
Lambsburg…
Cumberland Knob…
and Low Gap.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T14:00:00-04:00