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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA

628 PM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026

 

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Grayson VA-Smyth VA-

628 PM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN SMYTH AND 

SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES BEGINNING AROUND 700 PM EDT...



At 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over 

central Washington County, moving east at 30 mph. It will enter 

western portions of Smyth and Grayson Counties by around 7 PM.



HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



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

         unsecured objects.



Locations impacted include...

Marion...Saltville...THROUGH Chilhowie...Whitetop...Adwolf...

Hungry Mother State Park...and Broadford.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



As this storm approaches, consider seeking shelter inside a 

building. 



This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.



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LAT...LON 3693 8150 3658 8153 3659 8168 3661 8165

      3662 8162 3664 8161 3663 8162 3664 8162

      3679 8170 3693 8183

TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 283DEG 26KT 3682 8201 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH



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