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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
844 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ005-006-090115-
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
844 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
SOUTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND CASWELL COUNTIES THROUGH 915 PM EDT...

At 844 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Camp Springs, 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...
Yanceyville...
Bethel...
Jericho...
Prospect Hill...
Camp Springs...
Quick...
and Leasburg.

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 3644 7963 3651 7914 3624 7915 3625 7953
      3624 7953 3624 7955
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 262DEG 14KT 3632 7948 

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

$$

JCB