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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:56 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SMYTH AND WESTERN TAZEWELL COUNTIES THROUGH 130 AM EST... At 1254 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 8 miles east of Grundy to 6 miles southwest of Cleveland Va. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Richlands... Tazewell... Saltville... Cedar Bluff... Raven... Amonate... and Cliffield. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, as well as standing water in low lying areas. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:39 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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