Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:05PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westover Hills, or 8 miles north of Mayfield, moving east at 30 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...
Danville...
Providence...
Blairs...
Gatewood...
Westover Hills...
Ringgold...
and Blanch.
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
north central North Carolina...and south central and west central
Virginia.
Area Description:
Caswell; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov