Special Weather Statement for Franklin; Henry
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What is happening
At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oak Level, or near Bassett, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Torrential rainfall of 2 to 3 inches over the next hour is highly likely with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail are also possible....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oak Level, or near Bassett, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Torrential rainfall of 2 to 3 inches over the next hour is highly likely with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail are also possible. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bassett... Oak Level... Stanleytown... Figsboro... and Philpott Dam.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 3:07PM 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.
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