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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
803 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ005-006-090030-
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
803 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
SOUTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND SOUTHWESTERN CASWELL COUNTIES THROUGH 830
PM EDT...

At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Monroeton, or 7 miles south of Reidsville, 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...
Reidsville...
and Camp Springs.

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 3625 7971 3632 7971 3638 7940 3625 7939
      3625 7953 3624 7953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 266DEG 11KT 3624 7963 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

JCB