Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 01:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:20AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 1:20am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
At 419 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dillwyn, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Locations impacted include... Powhatan, Cumberland, Guinea Mills, Tobaccoville, Trenholm, Sunnyside, Morven, Chula, Macon, Ballsville, Raines Tavern, Angola, Rock Castle, Oak Forest, Three Square, Winterham, Hawk, Michaux, Whiteville, and West View.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Cumberland; Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA