Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 9:20PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 920 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Hitesburg, or near Virgilina, moving southeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
South Boston...
Turbeville...
Hitesburg...
Cluster Springs...
Staunton River State Park...
Dryburg...
and Alton.
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:
Halifax
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov