Last Updated on August 12, 2023 8:16 am

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA456 AM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast WestVirginia.

.DAY ONE…Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoonand evening. Damaging wind gusts and possibly hail will be the mainhazards with any severe thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Sunday through Friday.

On Monday there is once again a marginal risk for severethunderstorms. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, frequentcloud-to-ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall will be themain hazards with any severe thunderstorms.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening,but is more likely Monday. Reports should be submittedvia phone by calling 1-866-215-4324, through our social mediaplatforms, by email at [email protected], or online through our“submit a storm report” located at www.weather.gov/rnk.