Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
119 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ008>011-024>028-040>043-075>078-085-086-088-089-190000-
/O.CON.KRAH.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-
Edgecombe-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Buies Creek, Norlina, Roanoke Rapids,
Franklinton, Raeford, Kittrell, Siler City, Roseboro, Oxford,
Clinton, Smithfield, Camp Mackall, Creedmoor, Louisburg, Rocky
Mount, Wake Forest, Cary, Princeville, Fayetteville, Clayton,
Durham, Enfield, Hillsborough, Nashville, Sanford, Henderson,
Dunn, Erwin, Southern Pines, Spring Lake, Aberdeen, Carrboro,
Laurinburg, Carthage, Raleigh, Lillington, Rougemont, Chapel
Hill, Pittsboro, Knightdale, Tarboro, Wilson, Scotland Neck,
Spring Hope, Selma, Apex, Pinehurst, Angier, Goldsboro, Hope
Mills, Wagram, and Warrenton
119 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values of 104 to 108 expected.
* WHERE...The eastern Piedmont, Sandhills, and Coastal Plain of
North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or
heat stroke.
&&
$$
GIH
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1146 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
KYC025-071-119-131-133-153-193-195-181900-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FA.Y.0037.260618T1546Z-260618T1900Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Breathitt KY-Floyd KY-Knott KY-Leslie KY-Letcher KY-Magoffin KY-
Perry KY-Pike KY-
1146 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin,
Perry and Pike.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1146 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pikeville, Hazard, Whitesburg, Hindman, Letcher, Estill,
Bath, Jenkins, Elkhorn City, Wheelwright, Fleming-Neon, Pippa
Passes, Wayland, Vicco, Blackey, Kite, Hollybush, Topmost,
Raven and Dry Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3763 8315 3742 8213 3727 8235 3722 8250
3712 8272 3718 8336
$$
GEOGERIAN
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
849 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-507-WVZ050-055-501>506-182100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260618T2200Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-Western
Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
849 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western
Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
EST
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1217 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ001-002-VAZ007-009>013-015-016-WVZ042-190030-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.A.0001.260618T1617Z-260619T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Grayson-Carroll-Mercer-
Including the cities of Pulaski, Troutdale, Marion, West
Jefferson, Bluefield, Sparta, Wytheville, Pearisburg, Tazewell,
Whitetop, Independence, Flat Top, Bland, Galax, Radford, and
Volney
1217 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the
following areas, Alleghany NC and Ashe, southwest Virginia,
including the following areas, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson,
Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia,
including the following area, Mercer.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flash flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms along a stalled front are expected to result in
repeat heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
11
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1002 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-013-024>026-033-034-515-516-182215-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FA.A.0007.260618T1402Z-260619T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lawrence-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Lincoln-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-
Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Including the cities of Vansant, Logan, Oceana, Ceredo, Pineville,
Beckley, Yatesville Lake State Park, Hurley, Hamlin, Williamson,
Grundy, Wayne, Bradley, Clintwood, Mullens, Harts, Louisa, Kenova,
Gary, Man, Breaks Interstate Park, Chapmanville, Madison, Sophia,
Alum Creek, Prosperity, Welch, Davenport, and War
1002 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
county, Lawrence, southwest Virginia, including the following
counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the
following counties, Boone, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo,
Northwest Raleigh, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms with torrential downpours may move repeatedly over
the same locations, which could result in isolated to scattered
instances of flash through late tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
12
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1001 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
KYZ058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-182215-
/O.CON.KJKL.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-260619T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Annville, Middlesboro, Salyersville, Clay
City, Hindman, Monticello, Jenkins, Hyden, Jackson, London,
Hazard, Elkhorn City, South Williamson, Harlan, Pikeville,
Burnside, Barbourville, Stearns, Whitley City, Paintsville, Pippa
Passes, Coal Run, Brodhead, Prestonsburg, Pineville, Ravenna,
West Liberty, Beattyville, Corbin, McKee, Whitesburg, Booneville,
Inez, Irvine, Wheelwright, Manchester, Campton, Frenchburg,
Somerset, Cumberland, Sandy Hook, Mount Vernon, Stanton, and
Williamsburg
1001 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east
central Kentucky, Elliott, Estill, Menifee and Powell. In
northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In south central Kentucky,
Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In
southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson,
Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley,
Perry, Pike and Wolfe.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms with torrential downpours may move repeatedly
over the same locations may result in isolated to scattered
instances of flash through late this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
GEOGERIAN
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
138 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
VAZ002-005-006-181830-
Scott VA-Wise VA-Russell VA-
138 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN RUSSELL...
NORTHEASTERN SCOTT AND SOUTHEASTERN WISE COUNTIES AND THE SOUTHERN
CITY OF NORTON THROUGH 230 PM EDT...
At 137 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles southeast of Big Stone Gap, or 7 miles south of
Norton, moving east at 25 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...
Norton, Coeburn, St. Paul, Dungannon, Fort Blackmore, and Castlewood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3698 8240 3698 8237 3696 8236 3698 8231
3680 8222 3673 8271 3686 8276 3702 8246
TIME...MOT...LOC 1737Z 252DEG 23KT 3682 8265
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
134 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ007>010-181815-
Vance NC-Person NC-Warren NC-Granville NC-
134 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN PERSON...VANCE...
NORTHWESTERN WARREN AND NORTHERN GRANVILLE COUNTIES THROUGH 215 PM
EDT...
At 133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Virgilina, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Henderson, Norlina, Stovall, Middleburg, Gillburg, Mayo Reservoir,
Steele Creek Marina & Campground, Kerr Lake, South Henderson, and
Wise.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 207 and 232.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3647 7809 3623 7839 3651 7893 3654 7889
3654 7821
TIME...MOT...LOC 1733Z 287DEG 34KT 3652 7873
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
JD
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
129 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
VAZ065-079-181815-
Mecklenburg VA-Brunswick VA-
129 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT MECKLENBURG AND SOUTHERN
BRUNSWICK COUNTIES THROUGH 215 PM EDT...
At 129 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near South Hill to near Virgilina. Movement was
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
South Hill, Brodnax, Clarksville, La Crosse, Boydton, and Buffalo
Springs around 135 PM EDT.
Brunswick around 155 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Nelson, Beechwood,
Bowens Corner, John H Kerr Dam, Finchley, White Plains, Valentines,
Skipwith, Rogers Corner, and Richardson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3658 7872 3664 7871 3667 7870 3668 7864
3664 7857 3664 7856 3668 7863 3675 7832
3675 7772 3654 7786 3654 7873 3655 7874
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 274DEG 23KT 3670 7814 3660 7884
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
Miller
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1258 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
TNZ015>017-044-VAZ005-181745-
Sullivan TN-Washington TN-Hancock TN-Hawkins TN-Scott VA-
1258 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN SULLIVAN...HAWKINS...
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK AND SOUTH CENTRAL
SCOTT COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM EDT...
At 1257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rogersville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kingsport, Rogersville, Gate City, Surgoinsville, Weber City,
Colonial Heights, Spurgeon, Church Hill, Mount Carmel, and
Clinchport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3647 8236 3641 8263 3642 8263 3641 8270
3640 8273 3638 8275 3638 8277 3639 8278
3637 8279 3637 8284 3636 8285 3633 8299
3650 8309 3678 8255
TIME...MOT...LOC 1657Z 244DEG 39KT 3646 8296
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
956 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ036-037-056-057-068>072-082-182200-
Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-
Cabarrus-Union-
956 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING ACROSS THE
NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT...
The combination of gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures, and
extremely dry fuels will lead to increased fire danger across the
North Carolina Piedmont through early this evening.
Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to
properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other
flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if
operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep
vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.
$$
AR
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
227 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-182200-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-
Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson,
Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
Scotland Neck, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington,
Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham,
Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope,
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Princeville, Lexington, Thomasville,
Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex,
Wake Forest, Knightdale, Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson,
Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage,
Sanford, Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro,
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Ellerbe, Laurinburg,
Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, Fayetteville, Spring Lake,
Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
227 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY ACROSS CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA...
The combination of gusty southwest winds and extremely dry fuels
will lead to an increased fire danger today across all of central
North Carolina.
Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to
properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other
flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if
operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep
vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-191645-
Washington-Frederick-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Northern Fauquier-
Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM today for the
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge along with Hampshire and Hardy
Counties in West Virginia. Strong wind gusts remain possible
outside the advisory area as well, especially in the higher
elevations.
Additional scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon and early evening with a primary threat of damaging wind
gusts. The greatest risk is across the central Shenandoah Valley
and north central Virginia.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may need to be activated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-191645-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM today.
An isolated severe thunderstorm is possible this afternoon and
early evening with a primary threat of damaging wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
919 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
KYZ058-107>114-119-120-191330-
Estill-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-
Martin-Pike-
919 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...TORNADO WATCH 349 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Thunderstorms are expected at times today. Strong to damaging wind
gusts are possible with these, mainly this afternoon and evening.
Thunderstorms may repeatedly pass over the same locations, which
could lead to isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Thunderstorms are possible again on Sunday and Monday and these
storms could produce locally heavy rain leading to instances of high
water or isolated flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report any instances of heavy rain,
flooding, or wind damage.
$$
JP
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ001>003-018-019-191115-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-
710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina
and northwest North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible this
afternoon and evening, with primarily damaging wind gusts or
marginal hail the main threats.
Localized flooding is also possible, especially in the mountains and
urban areas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ004>006-020-191115-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-
710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina
and northwest North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible this
afternoon and evening, with primarily damaging wind gusts or
marginal hail the main threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
VAZ007-009>020-022-023-032>034-043-WVZ042>044-507-508-191115-
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-
Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Henry-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 350 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
VAZ024-035-044>047-058-059-191115-
Rockbridge-Amherst-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 350 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, south
central Virginia and west central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
430 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ021>024-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>086-509>522-190830-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
430 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central
Virginia and south central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a Slight Risk for severe weather today ahead of an
approaching cold front. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible
late this afternoon into this evening. Damaging wind gusts are the
main threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
407 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ007-021>023-038-039-073-074-083-084-191015-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-
Anson-Richmond-
407 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
INCREASED FIRE DANGER.
Hot and humid conditions are expected today. Temperatures are likely
to reach the low to mid 90s, with heat indices approaching 100 to
103 degrees.
Additionally, isolated to scattered strong to severe storms capable
of producing damaging straight-line winds will be possible this afternoon
and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a risk of excessive rainfall Friday as an area of low
pressure tracks across the region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
407 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ008>011-024>028-040>043-075>078-085-086-088-089-191015-
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Scotland-Hoke-
Cumberland-Sampson-
407 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
INCREASED FIRE DANGER.
Heat Advisory.
Isolated to scattered strong to severe storms capable of producing
damaging straight-line winds will be possible this afternoon and
evening. Scattered storms will also be possible overnight, capable
of becoming severe into early Friday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a risk of excessive rainfall Friday as an area of low
pressure tracks across the region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
151 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-190600-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
151 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 /1251 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A frontal system will approach the area later this morning.
Multiple rounds of showers and storms are possible into late
tonight. A few strong to marginally severe storms are possible,
along with isolated flooding. Damaging wind gusts the only concern
with any storm that may become severe.
Also, strong winds are likely in the Tennessee and North Carolina
mountains into the early morning hours, while breezy conditions
can be expected in the valley later today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter reports for any severe weather occurring today are
appreciated.
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