Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 9:04AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 904 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Spainville, or 8 miles south of Amelia Courthouse, 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...
Spainville around 910 AM EDT.
Mannboro around 915 AM EDT.
Sutherland around 935 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include North Wellville,
Burgess, Addison, Earls, Ammon, Petersburg Airport, Center Star,
Church Road, Wellville, and Five Forks.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Nottoway; Amelia; Dinwiddie; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: