Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 7:47PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Martinsville, 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...
Martinsville...
Axton...
Leatherwood...
Swansonville...
Villa Heights...
Chatmoss...
and Collinsville.
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 1100 PM EDT for
south central, central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Henry; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: