Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:57PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 157 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brunswick, or 8 miles southeast of Lawrenceville, moving east at 40
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...
Emporia around 210 PM EDT.
Claresville around 220 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Ante, Brink, Adams
Grove, Grizzard, Gum Forks, Bufford Crossroads, Lanes Corner,
Triplet, Pleasant Shade, and Henrico.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northampton; Brunswick; Greensville; Sussex; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov