Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
644 WWUS81 KRNK 231746 SPSRNK Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 146 PM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024 VAZ044-231815- Pittsylvania VA- 146 PM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY THROUGH 215 PM EDT... At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Callands, moving east at 25 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... Chatham... Gretna... Mt Airy... Callands... Java... Sago... and Climax. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3675 7917 3676 7966 3691 7963 3701 7920 3681 7915 TIME...MOT...LOC 1745Z 256DEG 23KT 3684 7953 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ VFJ