Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Roduco, or near Gatesville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Gatesville and Roduco around 245 PM EDT.
Sunbury around 300 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Eure, Easons
Crossroads, Savage, Acorn Hill, Peach, Topsy, Whiteston, Hazelton,
Buckland, and Nicanor.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Perquimans
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: