Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Franklin County, Virginia
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 5:55PM EDT until August 10 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for south central, central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Franklin County, Virginia?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Franklin County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Franklin County, Virginia as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for City of Danville County, Henry County, City of Martinsville County.