Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 1 at 2:59PM EDT until April 1 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 258 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lynchburg,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Spotter reported quarter size hail.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg...
and Madison Heights.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Amherst, VA; City of Lynchburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov