Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 29 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 3:47pm
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pittsville to Westover
Hills. Movement was northeast 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...
Danville...
Chatham...
Gretna...
Blairs...
Callands...
Dry Fork...
and Ringgold.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA