Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 1:46PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Westover Hills, or over Danville, moving southeast at 25 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...
Yanceyville...
Bethel...
Providence...
Milton...
Blanch...
and Hamer.
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.
Area Description:
Caswell; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov