Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 10:20AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 7:20am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 1020 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Rustic to near Cabin Point to near
Disputanta. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Surry around 1025 AM EDT.
Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary, Jamestown, Scotland,
Kings Point, and Elberon around 1030 AM EDT.
Queens Lake, Grove, Busch Gardens, York Terrace, and Carver
Gardens around 1035 AM EDT.
Newport News, Gloucester Point, and Lee Hall around 1040 AM EDT.
Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences, Fort Eustis, and Wicomico
around 1045 AM EDT.
Patrick Henry Field, Seaford, Denbigh, and Achilles around 1050 AM
EDT.
Tabb around 1055 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Rushmere, Taylors
Corner, Carsley, Lackey, Chippokes State Park, Camp Peary, Glass,
Oriana, Spring Grove, and Newport News Golf Course.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Prince George; Charles City; Gloucester; Sussex; Surry; James City; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: