Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 11:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 2:24PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Courtland, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sedley around 230 PM EDT. Franklin and Hunterdale around 240 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Lees Mill and Burdette.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern Virginia.
Area Description: 
Southampton; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA