Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:32PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Cape Charles, moving east at 15 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...
Cape Charles and Cheriton around 335 PM EDT.
Bay View around 340 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Simpkins, Capeville,
Townsend, Kiptopeke State Park, Oyster, Eastville, Cheapside,
Plantation, Machipongo, and Dalbys.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern Virginia.
Area Description:
Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov