Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Keysville, 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...
Keysville...
Charlotte Court House...
Drakes Branch...
Abilene...
and Cullen.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect
until 1100 PM EDT for south central Virginia.
Area Description:
Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov