Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 930 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ajax, or near Penhook, moving east 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...
Chatham...
Gretna...
Penhook...
Sago...
Smith Mountain Lake State Park...
Climax...
and Pittsville.
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:
Franklin; Bedford; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov