Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:37PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 2:37pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mannboro, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Frequent cloud to ground lightning
strikes.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Sutherland around 555 PM EDT.
Matoaca around 600 PM EDT.
Petersburg and Ettrick around 605 PM EDT.
Colonial Heights and Virginia State University around 610 PM EDT.
Fort Lee around 615 PM EDT.
Prince George around 620 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include North Wellville,
Burgess, Birchett Estate, Addison, Reams, Earls, Ammon, Jordan Point
Country Club, Petersburg National Battlefield, and New Bohemia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central, south central and southeastern Virginia.
Area Description:
Nottoway; Amelia; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: