Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 10:15am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 10:30am
Description:
At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Raines Corner, or 8 miles southwest of Union, moving east at 50 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...
Sinking Creek...
Craig Springs...
Kire...
Mc Donalds Mill...
Huffman...
Waiteville...
and Raines Corner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Giles; Montgomery; Craig; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA