960 
WUUS51 KRNK 211922
SVRRNK
VAC019-031-680-212015-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0026.260521T1922Z-260521T2015Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
322 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Campbell County in central Virginia...
  Southeastern Bedford County in south central Virginia...
  The City of Lynchburg in central Virginia...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 322 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Evington,
  moving northeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Lynchburg...
  Altavista...
  Hurt...
  Concord...
  Forest...
  Evington...
  and Rustburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds, as well as
deadly cloud to ground lightning. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.

&&

LAT...LON 3710 7929 3712 7933 3714 7934 3712 7934
      3712 7937 3714 7944 3750 7931 3748 7923
      3743 7914 3740 7912 3741 7911 3739 7908
      3739 7906 3734 7897
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 210DEG 15KT 3719 7933 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

PW

662 
WWUS51 KRNK 211948
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
348 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

VAC019-031-680-212015-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260521T2015Z/
Campbell VA-Bedford VA-City of Lynchburg VA-
348 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT 
FOR CENTRAL CAMPBELL AND SOUTHEASTERN BEDFORD COUNTIES...AND THE 
CITY OF LYNCHBURG...

At 348 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Evington,
moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg...
Altavista...
Hurt...
Concord...
Forest...
Evington...
and Rustburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaing winds, as well as 
deadly cloud to ground lightning. For your safety, move to an 
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away 
from windows.

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.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.

&&

LAT...LON 3710 7929 3712 7933 3714 7934 3712 7934
      3712 7937 3714 7944 3750 7931 3748 7923
      3743 7914 3740 7912 3741 7911 3739 7908
      3739 7906 3734 7897
TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 206DEG 14KT 3727 7929 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

PW

497 
WWUS51 KRNK 212015
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
415 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

VAC019-031-680-212024-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260521T2015Z/
Campbell VA-Bedford VA-City of Lynchburg VA-
415 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL CAMPBELL AND 
SOUTHEASTERN BEDFORD COUNTIES...AND THE CITY OF LYNCHBURG WILL 
EXPIRE AT 415 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy 
rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
central Bedford County until 445 PM EDT.

&&

LAT...LON 3710 7929 3712 7933 3714 7934 3712 7934
      3712 7937 3714 7944 3750 7931 3748 7923
      3743 7914 3740 7912 3741 7911 3739 7908
      3739 7906 3734 7897
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 210DEG 15KT 3736 7922 

$$

PW