Special Weather Statement for Buckingham
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What you need to know
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- Buckingham
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What is happening
At 1235 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sheppards, or 8 miles south of Dillwyn, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central Virginia.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1235 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sheppards, or 8 miles south of Dillwyn, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Sheppards... and Andersonville.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 12:36AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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Source and limitations
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.
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