{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.1bb6f397fa6950f11b1ab2034b88cc377d8bc371.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.1bb6f397fa6950f11b1ab2034b88cc377d8bc371.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Blacksburg VA"},"word_count":189,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Smyth; Wythe\n**Issued by:** NWS Blacksburg VA\n**Sent:** 2026-06-12T18:47:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-12T18:47:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-12T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 646 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nBroadford, or near Saltville, moving east at 30 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nMarion...\nSaltville...\nChilhowie...\nRural Retreat...\nMount Rogers National Recreation Area...\nSugar Grove...\nand Nebo.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nLocally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in\nponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and\nminor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.\nDrivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid\nhydroplaning.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for\nsouthwestern Virginia."}