Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 1:42PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 10:42am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles north of Louisa to 9 miles northwest of
Boswells Tavern. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Boswells Tavern around 145 PM EDT.
Louisa around 155 PM EDT.
Mineral around 200 PM EDT.
Bumpass around 220 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Pendleton, Louisa
Airport, Green Springs, Cuckoo, Yanceyville, Fredericks Hall,
Waldrop, Byrd Mill, Trevilians, and Wares Crossroads.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
Area Description:
Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: