Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 9:21PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 921 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hague, or 7 miles southwest of Piney Point, moving southeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Kinsale around 925 PM EDT.
Lewisetta around 930 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Lottsburg, Avalon,
Mount Holly, Reedville, Lilian, Hull Neck, Oldhams, Edwardsville,
Fleeton, and Opheila.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Westmoreland; Northumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov