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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
333 PM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

VAZ044-058-232000-
Halifax VA-Pittsylvania VA-
333 PM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
EAST CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES THROUGH
400 PM EDT...

At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Java, or near Chatham, moving east at 30 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
South Boston...
Halifax...
Chatham...
Gretna...
Mt Airy...
Ingram...
and Nathalie.

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.

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LAT...LON 3670 7886 3675 7939 3695 7939 3703 7891
      3702 7890 3701 7890 3700 7889 3698 7890
      3698 7889 3697 7889
TIME...MOT...LOC 1933Z 266DEG 26KT 3684 7928

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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