Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 6:32PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ruffin, or near Bethel, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Yanceyville...
Bethel...
Providence...
Jericho...
Prospect Hill...
Mayfield...
and Camp Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Rockingham; Caswell
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov