Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:06PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Martinsville, moving northeast at 20 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...
Martinsville...
Sydnorsville...
Axton...
Ridgeway...
Snow Creek...
Leatherwood...
and Villa Heights.
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:
Franklin; Henry; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: