Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 3:14pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Forest, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Lynchburg...
Forest...
Rustburg...
Madison Heights...
Boonsboro...
Timberlake...
and Bocock.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Bedford; Amherst; Campbell
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA