Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
632 PM EDT Sun Jun 15 2025

VAZ032-033-043-152300-
Henry VA-Franklin VA-Patrick VA-
632 PM EDT Sun Jun 15 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN
HENRY...NORTHEASTERN PATRICK AND SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES
THROUGH 700 PM EDT...

At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ferrum, moving southeast at 25 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...
Rocky Mount...
Bassett...
Sydnorsville...
Ferrum...
Endicott...
Stanleytown...
and Fairy Stone State Park.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3685 8019 3702 8011 3697 7976 3681 7981
      3673 7994
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 292DEG 20KT 3691 8007

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

$$

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