Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 7:24PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tower Hill, or near Bent Creek, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Buckingham...
Dillwyn...
New Canton...
Toga...
Centenary...
Sheppards...
and Andersonville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Buckingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov