Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:16PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Danbury, moving northeast at 15 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...
Mayodan...
Madison...
Walnut Cove...
Danbury...
Sandy Ridge...
King...
and Pine Hall.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Stokes; Rockingham; Patrick
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov