Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 03:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 6:53AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:53am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:30am
Description: 
At 653 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Regent University, moving east at 30 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Virginia Beach, Regent University, Kempsville, Norfolk, and Chesapeake around 700 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include South Norfolk, Rudee Heights, Portlock, Princess Anne Plaza, Sigma, Herberts Corner, Oceana NAS, Macons Corner, Pungo, and Greenbrier.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Norfolk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA