Saturday, August 22, 2026

Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 11:56PM EDT until August 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService FAY - Event Expired

AREA: Franklin, VA; Henry, VA; Pittsylvania, VA

The Flood Advisory will expire at midnight EDT tonight for portions

of south central and west central Virginia, including the following

areas, in south central Virginia, Henry and Pittsylvania. In west

central Virginia, Franklin.

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no

longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining

road closures.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051067][051089][051143][VAC067][VAC089][VAC143]

VTEC: /O.EXP.KRNK.FA.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-260823T0400Z/#

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 9:29PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SPS - *

AREA: Rockingham; Caswell; Pittsylvania; Halifax

At 929 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong

thunderstorms near Semora, or 8 miles northwest of Roxboro, moving

southeast at 30 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...

Danville...

South Boston...

Yanceyville...

Bethel...

Jericho...

Prospect Hill...

and Turbeville.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [037157][037033][051143][051590][051083][NCZ005][NCZ006][VAZ044][VAZ058]

VTEC: No Vtec

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 9:27PM EDT until August 22 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SVW - Event Expired

AREA: Caswell, NC; Rockingham, NC; Halifax, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Danville, VA

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe

limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.

Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty

winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [037033][037157][051083][051143][051590][NCC033][NCC157][VAC083][VAC143][VAC590]

VTEC: /O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0201.000000T0000Z-260823T0130Z/#

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 9:05PM EDT until August 22 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SVW - Event Expired

AREA: Pittsylvania, VA

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.

Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty

winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051143][VAC143]

VTEC: /O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260823T0115Z/#

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:59PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SPS - *

AREA: Henry; Pittsylvania

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.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051089][051690][051143][051590][VAZ043][VAZ044]

VTEC: No Vtec

Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 8:48PM EDT until August 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService FAY - New Event

AREA: Franklin, VA; Henry, VA; Pittsylvania, VA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and west central Virginia,

including the following counties, in south central Virginia, Henry

and Pittsylvania. In west central Virginia, Franklin.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin

shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain

have fallen.

- This includes the following streams and drainages...

Ditto Branch, Flippins Creek, Fishing Fork, Banister River,

Beaver Creek, Coles Creek, Finney Branch, Big Chestnut Creek

and Crab Creek.

Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over

the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

- Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Rocky Mount... Sydnorsville...

Bassett... Ferrum...

Callands... Figsboro...

Snow Creek...

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051067][051089][051143][VAC067][VAC089][VAC143]

VTEC: /O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0105.260823T0048Z-260823T0400Z/#

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 7:55PM EDT until August 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SVW - New Event

AREA: Henry, VA; Patrick, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Martinsville, VA

SVRRNK

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

Southwestern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...

The City of Martinsville in south central Virginia...

Henry County in south central Virginia...

Southeastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 754 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sanville, or

near Spencer, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...

Martinsville...

Stuart...

Axton...

Spencer...

Bassett...

Ridgeway...

and Leatherwood.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051089][051141][051143][051690][VAC089][VAC141][VAC143][VAC690]

VTEC: /O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0199.260822T2355Z-260823T0100Z/#

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 6:17PM EDT until August 22 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SVW - New Event

AREA: Franklin, VA; Henry, VA; Pittsylvania, VA

SVRRNK

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

West central Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...

Northeastern Henry County in south central Virginia...

Southeastern Franklin County in west central Virginia...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 617 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sydnorsville,

moving east at 15 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...

Rocky Mount...

Callands...

Sydnorsville...

Penhook...

Ferrum...

Snow Creek...

and Mountain Valley.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051067][051089][051143][VAC067][VAC089][VAC143]

VTEC: /O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0193.260822T2217Z-260822T2315Z/#

Friday, August 21, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 10:49AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SPS - *

AREA: Giles; Pulaski; Montgomery; Floyd; Craig; Roanoke; Patrick; Franklin; Henry; Pittsylvania

At 1049 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along

a line extending from Parrott to near Pilot to Woolwine to near Penns

Store. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...

Roanoke...

Blacksburg...

Salem...

Christiansburg...

Radford...

Martinsville...

and Vinton.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051071][051155][051750][051121][051063][051045][051161][051770][051775][051141][051067][051089][051690][051143][051590][VAZ011][VAZ013][VAZ014][VAZ017][VAZ018][VAZ022][VAZ032][VAZ033][VAZ043][VAZ044]

VTEC: No Vtec

Monday, August 17, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:05PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SPS - *

AREA: Caswell; Pittsylvania

At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Westover Hills, or 8 miles north of Mayfield, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...

Danville...

Providence...

Blairs...

Gatewood...

Westover Hills...

Ringgold...

and Blanch.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [037033][051143][051590][NCZ006][VAZ044]

VTEC: No Vtec

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 8:06PM EDT until August 16 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SVW - New Event

AREA: Bedford, VA; Campbell, VA; Charlotte, VA; Halifax, VA; Pittsylvania, VA

SVRRNK

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

Northwestern Charlotte County in south central Virginia...

Campbell County in central Virginia...

Northeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...

Northwestern Halifax County in south central Virginia...

Southeastern Bedford County in south central Virginia...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 805 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Evington,

moving southeast 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...

Altavista...

Hurt...

Gretna...

Brookneal...

Phenix...

Huddleston...

and Mt Airy.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051019][051031][051037][051083][051143][VAC019][VAC031][VAC037][VAC083][VAC143]

VTEC: /O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0187.260817T0006Z-260817T0100Z/#

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:59PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SPS - *

AREA: Bedford; Amherst; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox

At 758 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong

thunderstorms over Evington, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...

Lynchburg...

Altavista...

Amherst...

Hurt...

Huddleston...

Bent Creek...

and Concord.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051019][051009][051143][051590][051031][051680][051011][VAZ034][VAZ035][VAZ044][VAZ045][VAZ046]

VTEC: No Vtec

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:26PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SPS - *

AREA: Franklin; Henry; Pittsylvania

At 725 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong

thunderstorms near Sydnorsville, moving southeast at 25 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...

Callands...

Sydnorsville...

Ferrum...

Snow Creek...

Sago...

and Sontag.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051067][051089][051690][051143][051590][VAZ033][VAZ043][VAZ044]

VTEC: No Vtec

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:23AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SPS - *

AREA: Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Patrick; Franklin; Henry; Pittsylvania

Areas of dense fog have developing in the mountains, foothills,

and river valleys, and will persist through 10 AM in some areas.

Motorists should exercise extra caution, reduce speed, allow extra

travel time and following distance, and use low beam headlights.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [037009][037005][037171][037169][037157][037033][037189][037193][037197][051185][051173][051021][051071][051197][051155][051750][051121][051077][051035][051640][051063][051141][051067][051089][051690][051143][051590][NCZ001][NCZ002][NCZ003][NCZ004][NCZ005][NCZ006][NCZ018][NCZ019][NCZ020][VAZ007][VAZ009][VAZ010][VAZ011][VAZ012][VAZ013][VAZ014][VAZ015][VAZ016][VAZ017][VAZ032][VAZ033][VAZ043][VAZ044]

VTEC: No Vtec

Friday, August 14, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 14 at 5:15PM EDT until August 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

EVENT: NationalWeatherService SVW - New Event

AREA: Amherst, VA; Appomattox, VA; Bedford, VA; Buckingham, VA; Campbell, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Lynchburg, VA

SVRRNK

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

Appomattox County in central Virginia...

Campbell County in central Virginia...

Northeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...

Central Bedford County in south central Virginia...

Southwestern Buckingham County in central Virginia...

Southeastern Amherst County in central Virginia...

The City of Lynchburg in central Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 515 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line

extending from near New Glasgow to near Chamblissburg, moving

southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...

Lynchburg...

Bedford...

Altavista...

Amherst...

Appomattox...

Hurt...

and Huddleston.

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FIPS-ZONE CODES: [051009][051011][051019][051029][051031][051143][051680][VAC009][VAC011][VAC019][VAC029][VAC031][VAC143][VAC680]

VTEC: /O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0176.260814T2115Z-260814T2200Z/#