Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Mercer County, West Virginia
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 17 at 2:35PM EDT until August 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 590 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CASWELL ROCKINGHAM STOKES SURRY IN NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA ALLEGHANY NC ASHE WATAUGA WILKES YADKIN IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CITY OF DANVILLE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE HENRY PITTSYLVANIA IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA BLAND CARROLL CITY OF GALAX CITY OF RADFORD FLOYD GILES GRAYSON MONTGOMERY PATRICK PULASKI SMYTH TAZEWELL WYTHE IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA FRANKLIN IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA MERCER MONROE SUMMERS
Effective August 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
3 minutes ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Mercer County, West Virginia?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Mercer County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Floyd County, Franklin County, Giles County, Grayson County, Henry County, Montgomery County, Patrick County, Pittsylvania County, Pulaski County, Smyth County, Wythe County, City of Danville County, City of Galax County, City of Martinsville County, Monroe County, City of Radford County, Bland County, Carroll County, Summers County.