Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 12:44
At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ridgeway, or near Martinsville, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Axton...
Ridgeway...
and Sandy Level.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio