Ended official alertUpdated Sep 4, 2026, 10:42 PM UTC

Special Weather Statement for Amherst; Appomattox; Buckingham

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Applies to: Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham
Effective: Sep 4, 2026, 10:42 PM UTC
Ended: Sep 4, 2026, 11:15 PM UTC
Official severity: Moderate
Official urgency: Expected
Official certainty: Observed

What is happening

At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Amherst, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Amherst... Appomattox... Bent...

What the bulletin says to do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central and south central Virginia.

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AlertSep 4, 2026, 10:42 PM UTC
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 6:42PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Blacksburg VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

CAP status: Actual
Message type: Alert
Last collected: Sep 4, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC

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