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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1021 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

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Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
1021 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EDT
FOR
CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM AND WESTERN CASWELL COUNTIES...

At 1020 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Reidsville,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Reidsville...
Wentworth...
Bethel...
Camp Springs...
Quick...
Harrisons Crossroads...
and Ruffin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3625 7992 3647 7988 3649 7944 3633 7933
      3625 7942 3624 7960
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 272DEG 22KT 3634 7965 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

CDG