Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 04:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:15am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
At 715 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Roxbury, moving east at 40 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... Providence Forge around 720 AM EDT. New Kent around 725 AM EDT. Barhamsville around 735 AM EDT. West Point around 740 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Eltham, Chickahominy Shore, Croaker, Mountcastle, Elko, Glendale, Lanexa, Mattaponi, Colonial Downs, and Warren Mill.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; James City; Eastern Henrico; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA