North Carolina, Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/23/2026 11:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 2:21PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dahlia, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Claresville around 225 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Brink, Adams Grove, Gray, Grizzard, Lanes Corner, Bryants Corner, Worrell, Pleasant Hill, Sunbeam, and Mason.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northeastern North Carolina...and southeastern Virginia.
Area Description: 
Northampton; Greensville; Sussex; Southampton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov