Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Amherst, VA; Bedford, VA; Botetourt, VA; Rockbridge, VA; City of Buena Vista, VA; City of Lexington, VA

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 5:52PM EDT until September 4 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

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Coordinates37.6500, -79.2063
RegionAmherst, VA; Bedford, VA; Botetourt, VA; Rockbridge, VA; City of Buena Vista, VA; City of Lexington, VA
Nws UrgencyImmediate
Nws CertaintyObserved
Expires2026-09-04T19:00:00-04:00

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