Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Monticello, or near Palmyra, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Lake Monticello and Troy around 520 PM EDT.
Ferncliff around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Nahor, Louisa Airport,
Green Springs, Zion Crossroads, Antioch, Union Mills, Wildwood,
Bybee, Yanceyville, and Waldrop.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
Area Description:
Fluvanna; Goochland; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov