Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:35PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mechanicsville to
Bensley. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, East Highland Park, and Studley
around 540 PM EDT.
Bottoms Bridge around 545 PM EDT.
Roxbury and Tunstall around 550 PM EDT.
Talleysville, Adkins Store, and Providence Forge around 555 PM
EDT.
New Kent around 600 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eltham, Chickahominy
Shore, Richmond Heights, Mountcastle, Elko, Montrose, Cohoke,
Sandston, Glendale, and Lanexa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Charles City; New Kent; James City; Eastern Hanover; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
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