Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:03PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mt Laurel, or near Clover, moving east 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...
Charlotte Court House...
Clover...
Drakes Branch...
Mt Laurel...
Wylliesburg...
and Saxe.
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.
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; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: