Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 658 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Center Cross, or 9 miles northeast of King And
Queen Court House, moving east 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Jamaica around 705 PM EDT.
Morattico around 710 PM EDT.
Lancaster around 720 PM EDT.
Kilmarnock around 725 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Byrdton, Avalon, Brook
Vale, Bertrand, Reedville, Belle Isle State Park, Millenbeck, Crouch,
Dodlyt, and Rehoboth Church.
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; Middlesex; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: