03/11/2026
Hello Monroe Countyains,
The following is a briefing from NWS Blacksburg as of Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
Threats: Severe thunderstorms producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Location: Along and west of the Blue Ridge, with the greatest threat concentrated north and west of the I81 corridor.
Timing: This afternoon through tonight
Overview and Impacts:
• A Marginal and Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon through tonight.
• A cold front approaching from the west is expected to bring scattered thunderstorms, some storm could be severe.
• These thunderstorms may produce strong wind gusts up to 60 mph, which could down trees and power lines and result in localized power outages.
• Large hail and tornadoes also possible, but strong damaging winds remain the main threat.
Lock down items on the lawn and porches.
Be vigilant to your surroundings this evening.
Forecasting the event to peak at 10p-2a tonight.
Shaping up to get little rough in Monroe County.
