Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Germanton, or near Walnut Cove, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Madison...
Walnut Cove...
King...
Pine Hall...
Ellisboro...
Germanton...
and Stokesdale.
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:
Stokes; Rockingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov