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SVSRNK

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

VAC067-089-143-230115-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260823T0115Z/
Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-Franklin VA-
834 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

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

At 833 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mountain
Valley, or near Callands, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Callands...
Sydnorsville...
Snow Creek...
Sago...
Swansonville...
Oak Level...
and Mountain Valley.

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 3678 7999 3678 8000 3691 7985 3692 7950
      3671 7953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 315DEG 17KT 3677 7964 

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

$$

CDG