Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gum Spring to near
Dillwyn. Movement was east to southeast at 30 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...
Cartersville and Lakeside Village around 605 PM EDT.
Goochland around 610 PM EDT.
Oilville and Trenholm around 615 PM EDT.
Cumberland around 620 PM EDT.
Powhatan, Sunnyside, Ballsville, Tobaccoville, and Sabot around
630 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Crozier, Rock
Castle, Oak Forest, Maidens, Three Square, Irwin, Johnsons Springs,
Bremo Bluff, Whiteville, and Fine Creek Mills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
Area Description:
Fluvanna; Cumberland; Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan; Western Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: