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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA

733 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

 

VAZ058-270000-

Halifax VA-

733 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 

SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTY THROUGH 800 PM EDT...



At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Hitesburg, or near Virgilina, moving northwest at 15 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...

South Boston...

Scottsburg...

Hitesburg...

Cluster Springs...

Staunton River State Park...

Dryburg...

and Virgilina.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to

localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded

roadways.



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 3669 7868 3668 7870 3667 7870 3664 7871

      3659 7871 3659 7872 3658 7872 3656 7874

      3654 7873 3654 7885 3664 7900 3681 7875

      3669 7866

TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 138DEG 14KT 3657 7870 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH



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