Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Smyth County, Virginia
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 8:50PM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for north central and northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern and west central Virginia.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
15 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Smyth County, Virginia?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (15 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Smyth County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Smyth County, Virginia as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Ashe County, Carroll County, Pulaski County, Wythe County, City of Galax County, Grayson County, Alleghany County.