Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:31AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:31am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 931 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Highland Springs to near Carson to near
Claresville. Movement was northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, New Kent, Colonial Heights, Roanoke
Rapids, Charles City, Emporia, Waverly, Garysburg, Wakefield,
Boykins, Claremont, Disputanta, Talleysville, Chester, Fort
Gregg-Adams, Virginia State University, Dahlia, and Purdy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Northampton; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; Southampton; Eastern Hanover; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: