Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Dickenson County, VA
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Dickenson County until 9:00 PM EDT on August 22.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Virginia
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia. The alert is effective from 8:16 PM EDT until 9:00 PM EDT on August 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southwestern Dickenson County in southwestern Virginia. Locations impacted include Clintwood, Trammel, McClure, and Nora. At 8:16 PM EDT, the storm was located over Whitaker, or 7 miles northeast of Whitesburg, moving southeast at 65 mph.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
The storm features 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail (0.75 inch). Radar indicated the hazards. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 8:16 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT on August 22, 2026.
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