Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 1:55AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:55pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 155 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bellwood to near Sutherland to near Fort
Barfoot. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, McKenney, Fort
Lee, Disputanta, Virginia State University, Chester, Prince George,
Burrowsville, Garysville, Dewitt, Matoaca, Sutherland, Ettrick,
Carson, Jordans Point, Bellwood, and Taylors Corner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov