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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1016 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

VAZ058-290300-
Halifax VA-
1016 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTY THROUGH 1100 PM EDT...

At 1016 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hitesburg, or near Virgilina. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

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...
Scottsburg...
Hitesburg...
Staunton River State Park...
Dryburg...
Virgilina...
and John H Kerr Reservoir.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3667 7861 3668 7864 3669 7868 3668 7870
      3664 7871 3659 7871 3656 7874 3654 7873
      3654 7889 3655 7892 3678 7885 3674 7869
      3670 7865
TIME...MOT...LOC 0216Z 315DEG 4KT 3662 7879

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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