Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 9:42AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 6:42am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 942 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ettrick to near Sutherland to near
Dinwiddie. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee, Virginia State
University, Ettrick, and Matoaca around 950 AM EDT.
Prince George and Jordans Point around 955 AM EDT.
Garysville around 1000 AM EDT.
Disputanta around 1005 AM EDT.
Burrowsville around 1010 AM EDT.
Claremont and Cabin Point around 1015 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Taylors Corner,
Birchett Estate, Addison, Spring Grove, Jordan Point Country Club,
Petersburg National Battlefield, Church Road, Richard Bland College,
Templeton, and Barnetts.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; Sussex; Surry; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: