Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:34PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jarratt, or 7 miles east of Purdy, moving southeast at 25 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Greensville, southwestern Southampton and southwestern Sussex
Counties, including the following locations... Adams Grove, Owens,
Gray, Mason, Yale, Branchville, Drewryville, Joyner, Huske, and
Worrell.
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:
Greensville; Sussex; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: