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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0177 Issued by the Blacksburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-14 16:56:56
810
WUUS51 KRNK 142156
SVRRNK
VAC011-019-031-037-083-143-142245-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0177.260814T2156Z-260814T2245Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
556 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Appomattox County in central Virginia...
Northern Charlotte County in south central Virginia...
Southern Campbell County in central Virginia...
Northeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
Northwestern Halifax County in south central Virginia...
South central Bedford County in south central Virginia...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 556 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Appomattox National Historic Park to Long
Island to Smith Mountain Lake State Park, moving southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Altavista...
Hurt...
Gretna...
Brookneal...
Charlotte Court House...
Phenix...
and Huddleston.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for 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.
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 3683 7880 3684 7947 3708 7962 3709 7961
3712 7965 3721 7949 3721 7911 3729 7884
3749 7875 3743 7868 3742 7863 3739 7863
3740 7859 3734 7860 3727 7868 3721 7869
3719 7864 3714 7859 3715 7855 3713 7851
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 318DEG 24KT 3739 7875 3709 7908 3708 7958
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-14 17:15:56
629
WWUS51 KRNK 142215
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
615 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
VAC011-019-142224-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Appomattox VA-Bedford VA-
615 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN APPOMATTOX AND SOUTH
CENTRAL BEDFORD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3683 7880 3684 7947 3700 7957 3704 7952
3701 7948 3701 7946 3705 7949 3706 7947
3705 7945 3710 7942 3717 7930 3711 7901
3719 7864 3717 7863 3714 7859 3715 7855
3713 7851
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 317DEG 24KT 3715 7858 3702 7900 3701 7950
$$
VAC031-037-083-143-142245-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Charlotte VA-Campbell VA-Pittsylvania VA-Halifax VA-
615 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN CHARLOTTE...SOUTHERN CAMPBELL...NORTHEASTERN
PITTSYLVANIA AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 614 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Abilene to near Brookneal to near Pittsville,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Altavista...
Hurt...
Gretna...
Brookneal...
Charlotte Court House...
Phenix...
and Mt Airy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for 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.
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 3683 7880 3684 7947 3700 7957 3704 7952
3701 7948 3701 7946 3705 7949 3706 7947
3705 7945 3710 7942 3717 7930 3711 7901
3719 7864 3717 7863 3714 7859 3715 7855
3713 7851
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 317DEG 24KT 3715 7858 3702 7900 3701 7950
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-14 17:15:56
629
WWUS51 KRNK 142215
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
615 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
VAC011-019-142224-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Appomattox VA-Bedford VA-
615 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN APPOMATTOX AND SOUTH
CENTRAL BEDFORD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3683 7880 3684 7947 3700 7957 3704 7952
3701 7948 3701 7946 3705 7949 3706 7947
3705 7945 3710 7942 3717 7930 3711 7901
3719 7864 3717 7863 3714 7859 3715 7855
3713 7851
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 317DEG 24KT 3715 7858 3702 7900 3701 7950
$$
VAC031-037-083-143-142245-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Charlotte VA-Campbell VA-Pittsylvania VA-Halifax VA-
615 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN CHARLOTTE...SOUTHERN CAMPBELL...NORTHEASTERN
PITTSYLVANIA AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 614 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Abilene to near Brookneal to near Pittsville,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Altavista...
Hurt...
Gretna...
Brookneal...
Charlotte Court House...
Phenix...
and Mt Airy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for 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.
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 3683 7880 3684 7947 3700 7957 3704 7952
3701 7948 3701 7946 3705 7949 3706 7947
3705 7945 3710 7942 3717 7930 3711 7901
3719 7864 3717 7863 3714 7859 3715 7855
3713 7851
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 317DEG 24KT 3715 7858 3702 7900 3701 7950
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-14 17:34:27
091
WWUS51 KRNK 142234
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
634 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
VAC031-143-142243-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Campbell VA-Pittsylvania VA-
634 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL AND NORTHEASTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3705 7859 3683 7880 3684 7915 3706 7909
3703 7901 3705 7897 3702 7891
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 318DEG 24KT 3708 7850 3695 7892 3694 7942
$$
VAC037-083-142245-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Charlotte VA-Halifax VA-
634 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT
FOR WEST CENTRAL CHARLOTTE AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 633 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Keysville to near Nathalie to near Gretna, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Brookneal...
Charlotte Court House...
Nathalie...
Cody...
Mt Laurel...
Leda...
and Crystal Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for 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.
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 3705 7859 3683 7880 3684 7915 3706 7909
3703 7901 3705 7897 3702 7891
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 318DEG 24KT 3708 7850 3695 7892 3694 7942
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-14 17:34:27
091
WWUS51 KRNK 142234
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
634 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
VAC031-143-142243-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Campbell VA-Pittsylvania VA-
634 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL AND NORTHEASTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3705 7859 3683 7880 3684 7915 3706 7909
3703 7901 3705 7897 3702 7891
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 318DEG 24KT 3708 7850 3695 7892 3694 7942
$$
VAC037-083-142245-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Charlotte VA-Halifax VA-
634 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT
FOR WEST CENTRAL CHARLOTTE AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 633 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Keysville to near Nathalie to near Gretna, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Brookneal...
Charlotte Court House...
Nathalie...
Cody...
Mt Laurel...
Leda...
and Crystal Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for 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.
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 3705 7859 3683 7880 3684 7915 3706 7909
3703 7901 3705 7897 3702 7891
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 318DEG 24KT 3708 7850 3695 7892 3694 7942
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DS
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-14 17:46:57
534
WWUS51 KRNK 142246
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
646 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
VAC037-083-142256-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260814T2245Z/
Charlotte VA-Halifax VA-
646 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
WEST CENTRAL CHARLOTTE AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES HAS
EXPIRED...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
&&
LAT...LON 3705 7859 3683 7880 3684 7915 3706 7909
3703 7901 3705 7897 3702 7891
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 318DEG 24KT 3703 7845 3690 7887 3689 7937
$$
DS
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