Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 16:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 7:21PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 721 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bocock, or near Rustburg, 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... Appomattox... Red House... Concord... Rustburg... Pamplin City... Madisonville... and Hixburg.
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. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central, south central and west central Virginia.
Area Description: 
Campbell; Appomattox; Charlotte
Forcast Office: 
NWS Blacksburg VA