Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Yanceyville NC and Danville VA
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NWS Blacksburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of north central North Carolina and south central Virginia until 7:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Carolina and Virginia
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA on September 21 at 6:16 PM EDT. The alert is effective from 6:16 PM EDT until 7:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Eastern Rockingham County and Caswell County in north central North Carolina, as well as the City of Danville, south central Pittsylvania County, and southwestern Halifax County in south central Virginia. Locations impacted include Danville, Yanceyville, Bethel, Providence, Jericho, Prospect Hill, and Camp Springs. The storm was located over Topnot or near Yanceyville at issuance.
What You Should Do
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows. When safe, report hail or wind damage to the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
At 6:16 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was moving east at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size (1 inch) hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 21 at 6:16 PM EDT until September 21 at 7:15 PM EDT.
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