Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 2:11pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Western Smith Mountain Lake, or 8 miles northwest of Penhook, moving
southeast at 25 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Penhook...
Western Smith Mountain Lake...
Union Hall...
North Shore...
Southern Smith Mountain Lake...
Ajax...
and Westlake Corner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Franklin; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA