First published 9/19/2026, 10:40:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 10:40:15 AM

Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:26AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, VA issued a Special Weather Statement on September 19 at 6:26 AM EDT. The supplied source identifies an active NWS statement but does not include details on the specific hazard or impacted counties.

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: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements alert the public to potentially hazardous near-term weather. Local residents and stakeholders in the Blacksburg, VA area should monitor official NWS products for details and any upgrades to watches/warnings.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:26AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

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