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4:51 p.m. FRI - 9/4/26 - …NOW THROUGH 9 P.M… ⚠️ VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA : The extreme heat is creating an "atmospheric slingshot" effect today. If storms pop up, high DOWNdraft Fuel means they can instantly drop destructive straight-line winds over 60–80 mph with almost no warning.

These highly localized but intense straight-line winds actually *accelerate* as they fall to the ground and spread out.

••Stay away from tents ⛺️ and loose gear and have a way to get alerts! ⚡️••

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There may be a second cluster or line that moves in very late tonight into early Saturday especially in the mountains.

Thunderstorm downdrafts are highly-LOCALIZED phenomena. Not everyone will see them, but many areas will see sudden, strong winds cutting into the heat ahead of an approaching front.

It’s important to head warnings and stay away from windows 🪟 with these types of storms.

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Source note: Star News TV · Sep 4, 2026 8:53 PM.