Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Franklin
SENT: 2026-07-07T18:45:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 645 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Rocky Mount,
moving southeast at 10 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Rocky Mount…
Boones Mill…
Ferrum…
Callaway…
Wirtz…
and Burnt Chimney.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-07T19:30:00-04:00