Severe Thunderstorm Warning 23, NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
601 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

VAZ011-018-WVZ044-292230-
Giles VA-Craig VA-Monroe WV-
601 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GILES...WESTERN
CRAIG AND CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Zenith, or near Union, moving east at 45 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...
Union...
Paint Bank...
Laurel Branch...
Raines Corner...
Zenith...
Hollywood...
and Kire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 8023 3735 8034 3736 8035 3749 8069
      3761 8067
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 280DEG 38KT 3751 8057

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
603 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

VAZ019-020-024-292245-
Bath VA-Rockbridge VA-Alleghany VA-
603 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN
ALLEGHANY...CENTRAL ROCKBRIDGE AND SOUTH CENTRAL BATH COUNTIES IN
WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA...THE CITY OF BUENA VISTA AND THE CITY OF
LEXINGTON THROUGH 645 PM EDT...

At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Douthat State Park, or near Clifton Forge, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lexington...
Buena Vista...
Collierstown...
Rockbridge Baths...
Nimrod Hall...
Cornwall...
and Douthat State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3792 7920 3769 7932 3766 7935 3785 7984
      3797 7980
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 283DEG 31KT 3790 7975

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
638 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

VAZ023-292315-
Botetourt VA-
638 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BOTETOURT COUNTY
THROUGH 715 PM EDT...

At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Oriskany, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Buchanan...
Eagle Rock...
Oriskany...
Fincastle...
Arcadia...
Springwood...
and Lithia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3764 7964 3760 7959 3745 7963 3748 7965
      3748 7968 3744 7974 3752 7999 3755 7997
      3761 8002 3764 8003 3768 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 281DEG 40KT 3760 7993

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
723 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

VAZ033-300000-
Franklin VA-
723 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTY THROUGH
800 PM EDT...

At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Callaway, or near Copper Hill, moving east at 55 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...
Penhook...
Sydnorsville...
Ferrum...
Snow Creek...
Union Hall...
and Callaway.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 8018 3696 8017 3695 8014 3698 8014
      3699 8012 3700 8014 3701 8012 3703 8010
      3706 8012 3707 8011 3712 8012 3701 7960
      3686 7964 3684 7966 3682 7973 3679 7975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 289DEG 47KT 3702 8007

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

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