Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Highland 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 3:24PM EDT until August 10 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
At 324 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Rough Run to 6 miles southeast of Green Bank, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles. Locations impacted include... Harrisonburg, Franklin, Monterey, Bridgewater, Broadway, Brandywine, Dale Enterprise, Upper Tract, Dayton, Craigsville, Mount Crawford, Augusta Springs, Churchville, Deerfield, Head Waters, Deer Run, Williamsville, Oak Flat, Hinton, and Hightown.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Highland 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 4:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Highland County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Highland 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 Hardy County, Grant County, Pendleton County.