Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/23/2026 10:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 1:01PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 10:01am
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 101 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Homeville, or 8 miles south of Waverly, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Wakefield around 115 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Booth Fork, Ellis Fork, Manry, and Littleton.
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 800 PM EDT for southeastern Virginia.
Area Description: 
Sussex; Surry; Southampton; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov