Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 3:49PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 12:49pm
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Westover Hills, or over Danville, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Danville...
Yanceyville...
Bethel...
Providence...
Milton...
Gatewood...
and Blanch.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Caswell; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov