Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:46PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 346 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Penhook, moving northeast at 10 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...
Penhook...
Union Hall...
North Shore...
Southern Smith Mountain Lake...
Ajax...
and Westlake Corner.
Instruction:
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
If on or near Smith Mountain Lake, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Franklin; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: