Alert Special Weather Statement until WED 8:00 PM EDT Apr 29, 2026 Apr 29, 2026 Updated 13 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorm Impacting Central Franklin County Until 8 PM EDTWhat’s Happening:A strong thunderstorm is currently affecting central Franklin County, moving east at 55 mph. The storm is expected to continue through 8 PM EDT.Affected Areas:Rocky MountPenhookSydnorsvilleFerrumSnow CreekUnion HallCallawayWhat to Expect:Wind gusts up to 40 mph.Pea-sized hail.Locally heavy rain reducing visibility. Impacts:Possible damage from gusty winds, including downed tree limbs.Unsecured objects may be blown around.Ponding of water on roadways and minor flooding in low-lying areas. People are also reading… State bar suspends Rocky Mount mayor Holland Perdue's law license Franklin County leaned overwhelmingly against redistricting as vote passed statewide Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash Franklin County man gets 46 years for Gretna murder of high school coach Judge reinstates Martinsville's mayor, delays hearing Why Franklin County increased its real estate tax by 4 cents Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes Richmond judge dismisses Republican bid to block new maps Virginia budget leaders look for $1.6 billion from data centers Monte Coleman, a mainstay of Washington's Super Bowl teams, dead at 68 The Michael Jackson movie leaves out his accusers. Where are they now? Rocky Mount keeps tax rates level, but service rates will increase Melania Trump tells ABC to 'take a stand' on Kimmel after 'hateful' joke Supreme Court of Va. leaves redistricting certification block in place ahead of final ruling Safety Tips:If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.Drivers should slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.Avoid flooded roads and areas with standing water.When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or thefranklinnewspost.com/weather for updates. This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Watch Now: Related Video Republican lawyer makes closing argument, Democrat makes rebuttal The 10 safest cities in the United States The 10 safest cities in the United States AP top stories April 26 AP AP top stories April 26 AP top stories April 25 AP AP top stories April 25
