Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 2:49PM EDT until July 21 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 249 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kings Dominion,
or near Randolph Macon College, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
This severe storm will be near...
Kings Dominion around 255 PM EDT.
Dawn around 305 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Sparta,
Oliver, Gum Tree, Coatesville, Hewlett, Goodall, Doswell, Penola,
Noel, and Gilman.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Caroline, VA; Hanover, VA; King William, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: