Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 12:12AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:12pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1212 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Centenary to Toga to Appomattox to near
Bocock to near Timberlake. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg...
Buckingham...
Appomattox...
Keysville...
Charlotte Court House...
Dillwyn...
and Phenix.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bedford; Amherst; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov