Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Smith Mountain Lake State Park, or near Penhook, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gretna...
Leesville...
Smith Mountain Lake State Park...
Pittsville...
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