Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 10:24PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1024 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mt Airy, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mt Airy...
Nathalie...
Cody...
Leda...
Crystal Hill...
Straightstone...
and Java.
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:
Pittsylvania; Halifax
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov