Alert Special Weather Statement until SAT 7:30 PM EDT Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2026 Updated 20 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Localized Flooding This EveningWhat’s Happening:A cluster of strong thunderstorms is moving northeast at 25 mph, impacting the region until 7:30 PM EDT.Affected Areas:East Central Floyd CountyNorthwestern Henry CountySouthern Franklin CountyNortheastern Patrick CountyIncluding locations: Rocky Mount, Bassett, Sydnorsville, Ferrum, Copper Hill, Endicott, and Philpott DamWhat to Expect:Wind gusts up to 40 mphTorrential rainfall with potential for localized flooding Impacts:Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objectsPossible localized flooding could disrupt travel People are also reading… Complaint filed against Franklin County leaders Virginia Tech administrators Wurthman, Brugger McSorley lose their jobs Franklin County residents bash supervisors on data center discussions Franklin County adds 1% sales tax to the ballot this November Governor visits Smith Mountain Lake to emphasize water conservation in drought Finding 'Project Flash:' How Franklin County residents learned the county was talking to a data center developer James Madison coaches thinking about five-in-five rule Appalachian Power again reducing water releases from SML amid drought Franklin County girls basketball coach leaving for Roanoke College Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home Report: NASCAR will relocate The Clash from Bowman Gray Stadium to Daytona Five MLB teams that will be most aggressive at trade deadline Flash Flood Warning from SAT 10:27 PM EDT until SUN 4:30 AM EDT Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls ‘Uncompetitive’: Rep. Morgan Griffith holds significant fundraising lead in 9th District race Safety Tips:Seek shelter indoors if you are outsideAvoid driving through flooded roadwaysWhen 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 Most Popular Governor visits Smith Mountain Lake to emphasize water conservation in drought The Roanoke region and Southside are the hardest hit by the ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in visit to Smith Mountain Lake. Appalachian Power again reducing water releases from SML amid drought Appalachian Power is taking unprecedented steps to maintain the water level of Smith Mountain Lake as it continues to drop due to ongoing drou… Flash Flood Warning from SAT 10:27 PM EDT until SUN 4:30 AM EDT Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 4:30 AM EDT Sunday Special Weather Statement until SAT 7:00 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Localized Flooding Until 7 PM EDT Watch Now: Related Video Counties with the most gun deaths A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5 A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5 A1 Minute! July 16, 2026: Mix at Martin; Flying Squirrels Winter Festival; Rebuilding Monroe Ward A1 Minute! July 16, 2026: Mix at Martin; Flying Squirrels Winter Festival; Rebuilding Monroe Ward A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide
Governor visits Smith Mountain Lake to emphasize water conservation in drought The Roanoke region and Southside are the hardest hit by the ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in visit to Smith Mountain Lake.
Appalachian Power again reducing water releases from SML amid drought Appalachian Power is taking unprecedented steps to maintain the water level of Smith Mountain Lake as it continues to drop due to ongoing drou…
Flash Flood Warning from SAT 10:27 PM EDT until SUN 4:30 AM EDT Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 4:30 AM EDT Sunday
Special Weather Statement until SAT 7:00 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Localized Flooding Until 7 PM EDT
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