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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
859 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
VAZ043-044-230130-
Henry VA-Pittsylvania VA-
859 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA AND SOUTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTIES THROUGH 930
PM EDT...

At 859 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Aiken Summit, or near Axton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Axton...
Ridgeway...
Aiken Summit...
Sandy River...
Sandy Level...
Cascade...
and Swansonville.

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 3665 7982 3674 7967 3673 7957 3661 7953
      3654 7970 3654 7988
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 258DEG 33KT 3659 7971 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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