Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
214 AM EDT Wed Jul 28 2021

VAZ046-059-280645-
Charlotte-Appomattox-
214 AM EDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
SOUTHEASTERN APPOMATTOX AND NORTHWESTERN CHARLOTTE COUNTIES...

At 214 AM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Hixburg to near Red House. Movement
was southeast at 25 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Charlotte Court House...
Red House...
Pamplin City...
Hixburg...
Madisonville...
and Cullen.

Locally heavy rain, with rates of two to four inches per hour, 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 these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 3702 7862 3713 7881 3739 7874 3734 7860
      3732 7863 3727 7868 3721 7869 3719 7868
      3719 7864 3717 7864 3714 7858
TIME...MOT...LOC 0614Z 307DEG 20KT 3735 7871 3715 7877

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