Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 8:58PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Kells Corner to 8 miles
north of Norlina to 10 miles southeast of Warrenton. Movement was
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
South Hill and La Crosse around 905 PM EDT.
Brodnax and Ebony around 910 PM EDT.
Gasburg around 915 PM EDT.
Brunswick and Dundas around 925 PM EDT.
Lawrenceville, Alberta, and Barley around 930 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Bacons Fork,
Cochran, Wilburn, Beechwood, Gum Forks, Gills Corner, Bowens Corner,
Henrico, Slates Corner, and Meredithville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina...and south central and southeastern
Virginia.
Area Description:
Northampton; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Brunswick; Greensville
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: