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

VAC067-089-143-222315-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0193.000000T0000Z-260822T2315Z/
Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-Franklin VA-
642 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 642 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Snow Creek, or
near Sydnorsville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for 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 2242Z 281DEG 26KT 3684 7977 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

CDG