Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 9:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 927 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wingina, or 13 miles northeast of Bent Creek, moving southeast at 15
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...
and Wingina.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Buckingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov