Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:33PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Quick, or near Camp Springs, moving northeast at
50 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...
Reidsville...
Wentworth...
Yanceyville...
Bethel...
Providence...
Jericho...
and Camp Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Rockingham; Caswell
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov