Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ajax, or near Penhook, moving east 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...
Altavista...
Hurt...
Gretna...
Leesville...
Pittsville...
Chalk Level...
and Ajax.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bedford; Pittsylvania; Campbell
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov