WWUS51 KRNK 012203
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
603 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

VAC019-023-163-012245-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260401T2245Z/
Rockbridge VA-Bedford VA-Botetourt VA-
603 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL ROCKBRIDGE...NORTHERN BEDFORD AND SOUTHERN BOTETOURT
COUNTIES...

At 602 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Troutville, 
moving northeast at 20 mph. Other strong storms were located near 
Sedalia.

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...
Bedford...
Buchanan...
Glasgow...
Troutville...
Big Island...
Montvale...
and Snowden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. 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.

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LAT...LON 3730 7983 3743 7998 3767 7939 3764 7938
      3762 7943 3761 7944 3760 7942 3761 7940
      3759 7938 3757 7937 3731 7932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 235DEG 17KT 3743 7989 

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

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