Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 7:09PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ruffin, or near Mayfield, moving east at 40 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...
Yanceyville...
Bethel...
Providence...
Jericho...
Prospect Hill...
Mayfield...
and Quick.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central North Carolina...and south central and west central
Virginia.
Area Description:
Rockingham; Caswell
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov