Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Morven, or near Amelia Courthouse, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Amelia Courthouse and Chula around 645 PM EDT.
Moseley around 710 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Paineville,
Skinquarter, Winterpock, Pilkinton, Lodore, Truxillo, and Winterham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
Area Description:
Amelia; Powhatan; Western Chesterfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov