Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Bedford; Amherst; Campbell
SENT: 2026-07-06T20:24:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 8:24PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boonsboro, or near Forest, moving northeast at 10 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Lynchburg…
Forest…
Big Island…
Coleman Falls…
Boonsboro…
Goode…
and Sedalia.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-06T20:45:00-04:00