Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:54PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eden, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Eden...
Reidsville...
Wentworth...
Bethel...
Mayfield...
Ridgeway...
and Quick.
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; Henry; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov