Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 8:19PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 819 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Norfolk NAS, or near Old Dominion University, moving east at 25 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...
Old Dominion University, Ocean View, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and
Norfolk NAS around 825 PM EDT.
Norview around 830 PM EDT.
Virginia Beach and Norfolk International around 835 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Willoughby Spit,
Bayside, and Wards Corner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Virginia Beach; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: