Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:02PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 101 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Columbia to 7 miles northwest of Jetersville.
Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Cartersville, Columbia, Duncan, Fife, Lakeside Village, Sunnyside,
Morven, Ballsville, Tobaccoville, and Trenholm around 105 PM EDT.
Hadensville around 110 PM EDT.
Macon around 115 PM EDT.
Powhatan, Goochland, and Gum Spring around 120 PM EDT.
Oilville and Sabot around 130 PM EDT.
Bumpass, Montpelier, and Manakin around 135 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Orchid, Angola,
Maidens, Three Square, Bremo Bluff, Hawk, Whiteville, Fine Creek
Mills, Michaux, and West View.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central and
north central Virginia.
Area Description:
Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: