Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 5:57PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mannboro to near Wilsons to Dundas.
Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Mannboro and Wilsons around 600 PM EDT.
McKenney around 620 PM EDT.
Dewitt and Sutherland around 630 PM EDT.
Dinwiddie around 635 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include North Wellville,
Irby, Addison, Earls, Ammon, Murdocks, Forkland, Wharfs Store,
Darvills, and Church Road.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Greensville; Sussex; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: