Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 4:36PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sheppards to Hampden Sydney to Keysville.
Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Farmville, Longwood University, Hampden Sydney College, and
Hampden Sydney around 440 PM EDT.
Rice and Green Bay around 455 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Raines Tavern,
Tuggle, Prince Edward Station, Angola, Briery, Arvins Store, Twin
Lakes State Park, Nutbush, Kingsville, and Elam.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Prince Edward; Cumberland; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: