Last Updated on July 17, 2026 6:15 am
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA508 AM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia and southeast WestVirginia.
.DAY ONE…Today and tonight.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada will pass across the Mid-Atlantictoday. Those sensitive to smoke may experience breathingdifficulties.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday.
There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms on Saturdayafternoon and evening. A few storms may produce damaging wind gustsand heavy rain that could result in localized flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
Spotter activation may be needed on Saturday.
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