Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
South Boston, 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...
South Boston...
Halifax...
Redoak...
Scottsburg...
Hitesburg...
Cluster Springs...
and Staunton River State Park.
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.
Area Description:
Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: