Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 14:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 5:38PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sharps, or near Robley, moving 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Robley and Morattico around 545 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Lara, Downing, Somers, Lively, Alfonso, Moon Corner, Nuttsville, Dodlyt, and Belle Isle State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for eastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description: 
Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA