Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wingina to near New Glasgow to near
Falconerville. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Buckingham...
Amherst...
Dillwyn...
Forks Of Buffalo...
Bent Creek...
Clifford...
and Madison Heights.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Amherst; Appomattox; Buckingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: