Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 1:43PM EDT until July 19 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 143 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Chatham to near Horse Pasture, moving southeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Martinsville...
Chatham...
Axton...
Blairs...
Spencer...
Callands...
and Ridgeway.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Henry, VA; Patrick, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Martinsville, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: