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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
113 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024

VAZ023-024-101800-
Botetourt VA-Rockbridge VA-
113 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM HAD DEVELOPED JUST EAST OF EAGLE ROCK IN
NORTHERN BOTETOURT COUNTIES AND WILL impact southern rockbridge
county as well.

At 110 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eagle Rock, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Locally heavy rainfall. Cloud-to-
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Lexington...
Buena Vista...
Collierstown...
Natural Bridge...
and Springwood.

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3772 7935 3752 7972 3757 7980 3777 7969
      3776 7968 3777 7967 3781 7965 3783 7962
      3786 7961 3787 7963 3788 7962
TIME...MOT...LOC 1710Z 213DEG 34KT 3763 7969

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

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