Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:44PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Aulander, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Aulander around 450 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Whites Crossroads,
Kelford, Earleys, Menola, Newsome Store, Connaritsa, Republican,
Trap, Burden, and Wakelon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hertford; Bertie
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov