Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 7:02PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 702 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Climax, or near Chatham, moving south at 20 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...
Danville...
Chatham...
Blairs...
Callands...
Swansonville...
Dry Fork...
and Climax.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov