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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
656 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

VAC143-222305-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0193.000000T0000Z-260822T2315Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
656 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
WEST CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3686 8008 3695 7999 3697 7987 3697 7961
      3674 7967
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 279DEG 14KT 3683 7974 

$$

VAC067-089-222315-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0193.000000T0000Z-260822T2315Z/
Henry VA-Franklin VA-
656 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT
FOR
NORTHEASTERN HENRY AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...

At 655 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Snow Creek, or
near Sydnorsville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Sydnorsville...
Ferrum...
Penhook...
Snow Creek...
Sontag...
and Mountain Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.

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.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.

&&

LAT...LON 3686 8008 3695 7999 3697 7987 3697 7961
      3674 7967
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 279DEG 14KT 3683 7974 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

CDG