ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE - 5:10 p.m. Tuesday
The Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Tuesday, August 15, has been lifted.
UPDATE - 5 p.m. Tuesday
10 News will cancel the Alert Day early Tuesday evening. The worst of the weather - by far - is near Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, and is pushing east. This would keep it south of even places like Danville and South Boston.
Storms are feeding off the excessive heat and humidity in North Carolina. The heat index in Raleigh got as high as 114°! pic.twitter.com/0w3GIf9fOD
— Chris Michaels (@WSLS_Michaels) August 15, 2023
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for portions of Southside has been canceled.
4:20 P.M. - I think the severe weather threat stays south and east of our area.
— Chris Michaels (@WSLS_Michaels) August 15, 2023
I've reached out to the National Weather Service to see if they will cancel the watch for Lynchburg/Southside. They said they will get back to us after 5 p.m.
Stand by for updates.
ORIGINAL STORY
10 News is issuing a Weather Authority Alert Day until 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 15.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Henry, Pittsylvania, Campbell, Halifax, Charlotte, and Appomattox Counties. This includes the Cities of Martinsville, Danville, and Lynchburg.
Scattered strong-to-severe thunderstorms will develop in these areas mostly between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Localized wind damage and hail are the main threats, in addition to the obvious heavy rain, frequent thunder, and lightning.
Once this front clears the area, humidity levels will drop into Wednesday.
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