Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 11:09PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 8:09pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1109 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sussex, or 13 miles southwest of Waverly, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Homeville around 1115 PM EDT.
Waverly around 1120 PM EDT.
Dendron around 1135 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Booth Fork, Carsley,
Newville, Booker, Lumberton, Gwaltney Corner, Oak Hill Corner, Ellis
Fork, Savedge, and Huske.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Prince George; Sussex; Surry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: