Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Monroe County, West 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 10 at 4:02PM EDT until August 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
SVRRNK The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Roanoke County in west central Virginia... Giles County in southwestern Virginia... Craig County in southwestern Virginia... The City of Salem in west central Virginia... The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia... Southwestern Botetourt County in west central Virginia... Montgomery County in southwestern Virginia... Southern Summers County in southeastern West Virginia... Monroe County in southeastern West Virginia... * Until 515 PM EDT. * At 402 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Potts Creek to near Paint Bank to Union to near Hix, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Roanoke... Blacksburg... Salem... Christiansburg... Vinton... Pearisburg... and Hinton.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Prepare immediately for damaging winds. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Monroe County, West 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Monroe County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Roanoke County, City of Salem County, Summers County, City of Roanoke County, Giles County, Montgomery County.