Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Breaks Interstate Area in Virginia
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NWS Charleston WV issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Dickenson County and west central Buchanan County until 3:45 PM EDT.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Virginia
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by NWS Charleston WV on September 21 at 3:12 PM EDT. The alert is effective from 3:12 PM EDT until 3:45 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers north central Dickenson County in southwestern Virginia and west central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia. Locations impacted include Breaks Interstate and Big Rock.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 3:12 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Breaks Interstate, moving east at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:12 PM EDT to 3:45 PM EDT on September 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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