Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Patrick; Franklin; Henry
SENT: 2026-07-05T12:54:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 12:54PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 1253 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fairy Stone State Park, or near Bassett, moving east 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.

Locations impacted include…
Rocky Mount…
Bassett…
Ferrum…
Stanleytown…
Endicott…
Fairy Stone State Park…
and Oak Level.

If on or near Philpott Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-05T13:30:00-04:00