Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:36PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Prospect Hill, moving northeast at 15 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...
Jericho...
Prospect Hill...
Leasburg...
Topnot...
Hightowers...
Baynes...
and Hyco Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Caswell
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov