Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 751 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Spotsylvania, or 15 miles southwest of Fredericksburg, moving
southeast at 25 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...
Ladysmith around 805 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Chilesburg,
Golansville, Nancy Wrights Corner, Cedar Fork, Hewlett, Ruther Glen,
Noel, and Cedon.
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:
Caroline; Western Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov