…STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
NORTHERN TAZEWELL…SOUTHERN SUMMERS AND MERCER COUNTIES THROUGH 700
PM EDT…
At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Flat Top to near Spanishburg to Coaldale to
near War. Movement was east at 15 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…
Bluefield…
Princeton…
Tazewell…
Athens…
Matoaka…
Camp Creek…
and Pipestem.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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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MAX HAIL SIZE…0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST…40 MPH