Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pittsville, or near Gretna, moving northeast at 15 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...
Gretna...
Climax...
Pittsville...
and Ajax.
Instruction:
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.
If on or near Leesville Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Bedford; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: