Special Weather Statement until SUN 3:30 PM EDT

What’s Happening:

A strong thunderstorm is moving south at 15 mph and is expected to impact western Wythe County through 3:30 PM EDT.

Affected Areas:

• Wytheville
• Rural Retreat
• Speedwell
• Cripple Creek
• Crockett
• Ivanhoe
• Coleman Store

What to Expect:

• Wind gusts up to 40 mph
• Locally heavy rain reducing visibility
• Ponding of water on roadways

Impacts:

• Potential for tree limbs to be knocked down
• Unsecured objects may be blown around
• Minor flooding in low-lying areas and areas of poor drainage

Safety Tips:

• If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.
• Drivers should slow down and use caution to prevent hydroplaning.
• Avoid driving through flooded roads.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or swvatoday.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.