Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 6:21AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 3:21am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 621 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Moseley, moving east at 35 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Richmond, Chesterfield Court House, and Bensley around 640 AM EDT.
Chester and Bellwood around 645 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Winterpock, Richmond
Heights, Pilkinton, Midlothian, Montrose, Sandston, Pocahontas State
Park, Richmond International, Fair Oaks, and Skinquarter.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Powhatan; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: