Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 03:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 6:58AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 3:58am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:30am
Description: 
At 657 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Nassawadox, or 12 miles southwest of Exmore, moving east at 55 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... Nassawadox around 705 AM EDT. Willis Wharf around 710 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Birdsnest, Jamesville, Silver Beach, Eastville, Wachapreague, Machipongo, Wardtown, Franktown, Simpkins, and Painter.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA