5:57 p.m. SAT - 8/8/26 - EXCLUSIVE HAIL DETECTION ALGORITHM LIGHTING UP IN FRANKLIN COU...

5:57 p.m. SAT - 8/8/26 - EXCLUSIVE HAIL DETECTION ALGORITHM LIGHTING UP IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, NEARING ROCKY MOUNT

The strong storm moving SE through the northern portion of Smith Mountain Lake connects now to a flanking line of new storms firing NW of Rocky Mount into Floyd County. Hail detection is in the purple areas on this map.

All 3 cells are strengthening fast. These storms may catch you off guard if you don’t stay on top of them on radar and visually.

Take cover away from windows in the path,

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