Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:51PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leedstown, or near Colonial Beach, moving east 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...
Montross around 900 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Lerty, Currioman
Landing, Threeway, Oak Grove, Singerly, Mount Holly, Peeds,
Foneswood, Oldhams, and Stratford Hall.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Westmoreland; Richmond
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov