Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Summers; Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier
SENT: 2026-07-21T12:42:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 12:42PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 1238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of
Leonard to Sandstone. Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Heavy rain with rainfall rate of 2 to 4 inches per hour is
occurring with these storms and may lead to localized
flooding. Wind may gusts up to 40 mph with stronger storms.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include…
Lewisburg…
White Sulphur Springs…
Ronceverte…
Rainelle…
Alderson…
Rupert…
and Quinwood.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-21T13:30:00-04:00