Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chula, or near Moseley, moving east at 35 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...
Moseley around 645 PM EDT.
Bon Air around 700 PM EDT.
Richmond around 705 PM EDT.
Bensley around 710 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Goodwins Store, Flat
Rock, Winterpock, Pilkinton, Midlothian, Winterham, Pocahontas State
Park, Skinquarter, Beach, and Holly Hills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
Area Description:
Amelia; Powhatan; Western Chesterfield; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov