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

VAC067-230054-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260823T0115Z/
Franklin VA-
845 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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LAT...LON 3674 7976 3687 7962 3687 7951 3671 7953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 280DEG 31KT 3673 7952 

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VAC089-143-230115-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260823T0115Z/
Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-
845 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT
FOR
WEST CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA AND EAST CENTRAL HENRY COUNTIES...

At 844 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Swansonville,
or 7 miles southeast of Callands, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Callands...
Swansonville...
Mountain Valley...
and Leatherwood.

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 3674 7976 3687 7962 3687 7951 3671 7953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 280DEG 31KT 3673 7952 

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

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CDG