Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Virginia and Southeastern West Virginia
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The NWS Blacksburg VA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Virginia and southeastern West Virginia until 5:30 PM EDT on August 14.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Virginia and Southeastern West Virginia
- Issued
- August 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA. The alert is effective from August 14 at 4:39 PM EDT until August 14 at 5:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northern Pulaski County, Southwestern Giles County, and Northeastern Bland County in southwestern Virginia, as well as Southeastern Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia. Locations impacted include Bluefield, Pulaski, Dublin, Rocky Gap, Poplar Hill, Oakvale, and Mechanicsburg.
What You Should Do
Prepare immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud-to-ground lightning. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows. Drivers should slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning due to locally heavy rain.
Expected Conditions
At 4:39 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oakvale, or near Rocky Gap, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locally heavy rain will reduce visibility and cause ponding on roadways and minor flooding of creeks and streams.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 4:39 PM EDT to 5:30 PM EDT on August 14, 2026.
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