Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 8:48PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wingina, or 7 miles northeast of Bent Creek, moving east 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...
Buckingham...
Dillwyn...
Wingina...
Toga...
Centenary...
and Andersonville.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
Area Description:
Buckingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov