Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds Expected in Roanoke Area

What’s Happening:

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 3:15 PM EDT. The storm is currently over Roanoke and moving east at 40 mph.

Affected Areas:

Northeastern Roanoke County

Northwestern Bedford County

Southern Botetourt County

City of Roanoke

City of Salem

What to Expect:

Wind gusts up to 60 mph

Radar-indicated hail threat, with maximum hail size less than 0.75 inches

Impacts:

Potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees

Possible power outages and travel disruptions

Safety Tips:

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Avoid windows and doors.

Report hail and wind damage to the National Weather Service.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or roanoke.c

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