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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
555 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
VAZ033-222230-
Franklin VA-
555 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sontag, or near Rocky Mount, moving east at 30 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...
Rocky Mount...
Sydnorsville...
Ferrum...
and Sontag.

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.

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LAT...LON 3683 7977 3688 8012 3700 8007 3701 7977
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 268DEG 25KT 3695 7986 

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

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