Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 14:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dendron, or near Wakefield, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Elberon around 515 PM EDT. Surry around 520 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Rushmere, Carsley, Pons, Chippokes State Park, Spring Grove, Ellis Fork, Delk Crossroads, Lawson, Bacons Castle, and Comet.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Surry; James City; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA