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Published Date: July 18, 2026

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Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Independence, moving east at 15 mph.

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At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Independence, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Galax... Independence... Fries... Baywood... Pipers Gap... an…

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