Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Amherst, Bedford, Campbell Counties and Lynchburg VA
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NWS Blacksburg VA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Virginia counties and Lynchburg until 7:15 PM EDT on June 12.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Virginia
- Issued
- July 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 6 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Virginia.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by NWS Blacksburg VA. The alert is effective from June 12 at 6:21 PM EDT until June 12 at 7:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Amherst County (south central), Bedford County (central), Campbell County (central), and the City of Lynchburg in central Virginia. Locations impacted include Lynchburg, Bedford, Stewartsville, Montvale, Forest, Evington, and Rustburg.
What You Should Do
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds, as well as deadly cloud to ground lightning. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows. Drivers should slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning due to locally heavy rain.
Expected Conditions
At 6:21 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Thaxton, or near Montvale, moving east at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from June 12 at 6:21 PM EDT until June 12 at 7:15 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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