Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
718 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
VAZ033-034-132345-
Franklin VA-Bedford VA-
718 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
SOUTHWESTERN BEDFORD AND NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 745
PM EDT...
At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Burnt Chimney, or 8 miles east of Boones Mill, moving east at 10 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...
Moneta...
Penhook...
Smith Mountain Lake State Park...
Chamblissburg...
Burnt Chimney...
Western Smith Mountain Lake...
and Union Hall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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LAT...LON 3704 7954 3704 7956 3703 7956 3704 7959
3702 7960 3702 7987 3718 7991 3719 7989
3720 7989 3721 7988 3729 7960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 259DEG 10KT 3713 7980
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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