Last Updated on July 18, 2026 7:18 am
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
413 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
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413 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
.DAY ONE…Today and tonight.
There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts, though locally
heavy rain is also possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Sunday through Friday.
There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Sunday afternoon
and evening. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts, though
locally heavy rain is also possible.
There is a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall Monday.
.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.
