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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
718 PM EDT Mon Jul 7 2025
 

VAZ022-080000-
Roanoke VA-
718 PM EDT Mon Jul 7 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ROANOKE...THE CITY OF 
SALEM...AND THE CITY OF ROANOKE THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Glenvar, or near Salem, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Glenvar...
Hollins...
Cave Spring...
and Roanoke Mountain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3735 7992 3728 7985 3717 7992 3723 8018
      3732 8018 3736 7994
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 268DEG 14KT 3727 8014 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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