Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Flat Rock, moving east at 5 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...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
Pilot Mountain...
Francisco...
Ararat...
Toast...
and Woodville.
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:
Surry; Stokes; Patrick
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: