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

VAC067-089-143-222315-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0193.000000T0000Z-260822T2315Z/
Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-Franklin VA-
626 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

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

At 626 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sydnorsville,
moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Callands...
Sydnorsville...
Ferrum...
Penhook...
Snow Creek...
Sago...
and Swansonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND 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.

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LAT...LON 3695 7999 3697 7987 3697 7949 3695 7943
      3671 7958 3686 8008
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 277DEG 9KT 3688 7985 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

CDG