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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
339 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

VAZ033-044-042015-
Franklin VA-Pittsylvania VA-
339 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
NORTHERN PITTSYLVANIA AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 415
PM EDT...

At 338 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Smith Mountain Lake
State Park to near Snow Creek. Movement was 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...
Altavista...
Hurt...
Chatham...
Gretna...
Callands...
and Penhook.

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.

These storms 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 3676 7917 3682 7965 3685 7964 3683 7969
      3684 7981 3705 7960 3704 7960 3705 7954
      3701 7948 3706 7949 3706 7941 3714 7934
      3710 7930 3713 7925 3710 7922 3712 7921
      3705 7919 3709 7913 3706 7909
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 259DEG 25KT 3706 7952 3685 7972

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

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