First published 9/18/2026, 9:59:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:59:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:22PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

A Special Weather Statement was issued by the National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, VA on 2026-09-18 at 17:22 EDT (published 2026-09-18T21:22:00Z). The supplied source provides the alert headline but no details about the specific hazard or impacted locations beyond the issuing office.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements indicate potential or ongoing weather conditions that could affect local safety, travel, or outdoor activities. The lack of the alert body in the supplied source means the precise threat and recommended actions are not available here.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:22PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

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