Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 6:10PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Millers Tavern to near West Point to near
Ruthville. Movement was east at 40 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...
West Point, King And Queen Court House, Little Plymouth,
Shacklefords, and Barhamsville around 615 PM EDT.
Toano and Center Cross around 620 PM EDT.
Norge, Church View, Jamaica, and Glenns around 625 PM EDT.
Urbanna and Saluda around 630 PM EDT.
Morattico around 635 PM EDT.
Gloucester Courthouse, Robley, and Hartfield around 640 PM EDT.
Lancaster, White Stone, and Hayes around 645 PM EDT.
Kilmarnock, Deltaville, and Blakes around 650 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eltham, Byrdton,
Croaker, Beulah, Moon, Laban, Naxera, Avalon, Brook Vale, and
Bertrand.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; James City; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; Eastern Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: