Last Updated on August 17, 2026 6:02 am
Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Virginia, 433 AM EDT Monday, August 17, 2026, for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.
Day One…Today and Tonight
Severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds are the main hazard, for areas along and south of 460. Heavy rain could also lead to flash flooding through tonight, with the greatest threat across portions of Southeast West Virginia.
Days Two Through Seven…Tuesday Through Sunday
The probability of Severe Weather is low.
Spotter Information Statement
Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.
Counties Covered
North Carolina: Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin. Virginia: Tazewell, Smyth, Bland, Giles, Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Grayson, Carroll, Floyd, Craig, Roanoke, Botetourt, Rockbridge, Patrick, Franklin, Bedford, Amherst, Henry, Pittsylvania, Campbell, Appomattox, Buckingham, Halifax, Charlotte.
Forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service.
