Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 656 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Salem or along Interstate 81 near mile marker 141. This storm was producing small hail and was moving north at 45 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are likely with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
western Roanoke...
Salem...
Troutville...
New Castle...
Catawba...
Fincastle...
and Abbott.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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