Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bellwood to Fort Gregg-Adams. Movement was
northeast 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Chester, Fort Gregg-Adams, Prince
George, Bellwood, and Bensley around 635 PM EDT.
Jordans Point around 650 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Wayside, Richmond
Heights, Birchett Estate, Elko, Jordan Point Country Club, Montrose,
Petersburg National Battlefield, Sandston, Glendale, and Richmond
International.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Prince George; Charles City; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: