Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 8:48PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kings Dominion, or near Randolph Macon College, moving southeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Ashland and Kings Dominion around 855 PM EDT.
Randolph Macon College and Hanover around 900 PM EDT.
Mechanicsville around 915 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Enfield, Calno, Atlee,
Ashcake, Oliver, Burruss Corner, Hanover Airport, Gum Tree, Doswell,
and Etna Mills.
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; Eastern Hanover; Western King William
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov