WWUS81 KRNK 082014 SPSRNK Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 414 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 NCZ005-006-082100- Rockingham NC-Caswell NC- 414 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND WESTERN CASWELL COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT... At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mayfield, moving east at 15 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... Eden... Yanceyville... Bethel... Providence... Jericho... Mayfield... and Quick. 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 3642 7974 3654 7968 3654 7953 3649 7925 3625 7937 TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 289DEG 14KT 3651 7962 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ JCB