Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 07:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 10:16AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 7:16am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 7:45am
Description: 
At 1016 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Swansonville, or near Callands, moving east at 40 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... Chatham... Blairs... Callands... Java... Swansonville... Dry Fork... and Sandy River.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Blacksburg VA