Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 10:43PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1043 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Purdy, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Greensville, southwestern Sussex, southeastern Dinwiddie and
northeastern Brunswick Counties, including the following locations...
Gray, Dolphin, Pleasant Shade, Fields Crossroads, Warfield, Wharfs
Store, Huske, Cowie Corner, Hilda, and Owens.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Greensville; Sussex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: