Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:44PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ridgeway, or near Martinsville, moving east at 10 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...
Axton...
Ridgeway...
and Sandy Level.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
north central North Carolina...and south central, southwestern and
west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov