ROANOKE; FRANKLIN — At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Roanoke Mountain, or near Vinton, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Roanoke... Vinton... Boones Mill... Burnt Chimney... Northwest Smith Mountain Lake... Westlake Corner... and Wirtz.
Local conditions in Roanoke; Franklin may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS