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Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA413 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

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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 andevening. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts, though locallyheavy rain is also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Sunday through Friday.

There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Sunday afternoonand evening. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts, thoughlocally 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 wellas any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.