Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 15 at 1:55PM EDT until June 15 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 15, 2025 - 10:55am
Expires:
June 15, 2025 - 11:15am
Description:
At 154 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Burnt Chimney,
or near Boones Mill, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount...
Boones Mill...
Burnt Chimney...
Western Smith Mountain Lake...
Wirtz...
and Westlake Corner.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
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.
Area Description:
Franklin, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA