Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 4:43PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 442 PM EST, the public reported a strong thunderstorm over Elliston-Lafayette, or over Shawsville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Shawsville...
Catawba...
Hollins...
and Bradshaw.

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