Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hixburg, or 11 miles east of Appomattox, moving southeast at 25 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...
Pamplin City...
Madisonville...
Abilene...
Sheppards...
Andersonville...
Hixburg...
and Evergreen.
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 900 PM EDT for
central and south central Virginia.
Area Description:
Appomattox; Buckingham; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov