Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Pittsylvania 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 5:11PM EDT until August 10 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
SVRRNK The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Appomattox County in central Virginia... Charlotte County in south central Virginia... Southeastern Campbell County in central Virginia... Northeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia... Halifax County in south central Virginia... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 511 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Appomattox National Historic Park to near Mike to Leesville, moving southeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... South Boston... Halifax... Brookneal... Keysville... Charlotte Court House... Phenix... and Turbeville.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Last Checked
57 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Prepare immediately for damaging winds. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Pittsylvania 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 (57 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Pittsylvania County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Appomattox County, Campbell County.