Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hurt, moving east at 15 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...
Altavista...
Hurt...
Hodges...
Cody...
Gladys...
Long Island...
and Straightstone.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Pittsylvania; Campbell; Halifax
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: