Special Weather Statement

At 1218 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Centenary to near Appomattox National Historic Park to near Evington. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.

Locations impacted include... Cumberland, Farmville, Hampden Sydney, Hampden Sydney College, Longwood University, Burkeville, Guinea Mills, Tobaccoville, Darlington Heights, Trenholm, Morven, Lakeside Village, Green Bay, Sunnyside, Rice, Ballsville, Prospect, Tuggle, Angola, and Hawk.