{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.4621b44b08cc47bb14ee399eff46e88bdec05686.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.4621b44b08cc47bb14ee399eff46e88bdec05686.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Blacksburg VA"},"word_count":194,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell\n**Issued by:** NWS Blacksburg VA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-19T18:57:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-19T18:57:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-19T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along\na line extending from near Harrisons Crossroads to near Pine Hall.\nMovement was east at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nEden...\nReidsville...\nWentworth...\nMayodan...\nMadison...\nYanceyville...\nand Bethel.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nLocally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in\nponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and\nminor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.\nDrivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid\nhydroplaning.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for\nnorth central and northwestern North Carolina...and south central\nVirginia."}