Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 358 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over North Shore, or near Penhook, moving east at 15 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Penhook...
Smith Mountain Lake State Park...
Pittsville...
Union Hall...
North Shore...
Westlake Corner...
and Southern Smith Mountain Lake.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
If you are on or near Smith Mountain lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

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