Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:29PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rustic, or near Toano, moving east southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Williamsburg around 440 PM EDT.
College Of William And Mary around 445 PM EDT.
Kings Point around 450 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Ewell, Barlows Corner,
Water Country U.S.A., Governors Land, Camp Peary, Warren Mill,
Skimino, Mount Airy, Oaktree, and Lightfoot.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
eastern, south central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Charles City; James City; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: