Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 9:01PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
College Of William And Mary, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Williamsburg, Queens Lake, College Of William And Mary, and York
Terrace around 905 PM EDT.
Carver Gardens around 910 PM EDT.
Gloucester Point and Wicomico around 915 PM EDT.
Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences around 920 PM EDT.
Achilles around 925 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Lackey, Ruff, Beulah,
Croaker, Laban, Camp Peary, Glass, Naxera, Ewell, and Allmondsville.
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 1100 PM EDT for
eastern Virginia...and until 1000 PM EDT for east central Virginia. A
Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT
for southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Gloucester; Mathews; James City; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov