Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:04PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 504 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Stuart, moving east 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.
Locations impacted include...
Stuart...
Spencer...
Patrick Springs...
Penns Store...
Critz...
and Horse Pasture.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Patrick; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: