Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pelham, or near Danville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Danville...
Providence...
Blairs...
Milton...
Gatewood...
Blanch...
and Westover Hills.
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.
Area Description:
Caswell; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: