UPDATE: The severe thunderstorm warning for Stokes County is expected to expire at 5:45 p.m.

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The warning was for Stokes County.

"The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm," according to the NWS Blacksburg VA.

The warning is in effect until 5:45 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published July 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM.