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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
709 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
VAZ024-082345-
Rockbridge VA-
709 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
NORTHEASTERN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fairfield, or near Rockbridge Baths, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Rockbridge Baths...
Cornwall...
Fairfield...
Brownsburg...
and Vesuvius.

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 3792 7919 3789 7915 3785 7915 3782 7916
      3780 7917 3779 7921 3781 7923 3779 7926
      3779 7927 3778 7928 3775 7939 3792 7951
      3800 7933
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 248DEG 13KT 3789 7930 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

JCB