Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:22AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:22pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 221 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Providence Forge to Garysville to near Carson.
Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and
frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
Williamsburg, Charles City, Gloucester Courthouse, Waverly,
Wakefield, Claremont, Surry, Queens Lake, Disputanta, Norge, Toano,
College Of William And Mary, Dendron, Busch Gardens, Rustic,
Burrowsville, Garysville, Providence Forge, Carver Gardens, and
Elberon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Sussex; Surry; James City; Eastern King and Queen; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov