Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 10:16PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1016 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hitesburg, or near Virgilina. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Scottsburg...
Hitesburg...
Staunton River State Park...
Dryburg...
Virgilina...
and John H Kerr Reservoir.
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.
Area Description:
Halifax
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov