Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 3:08PM EDT until July 21 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 307 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dawn, or 9
miles south of Milford, moving east at 25 mph. There is also a line
of severe storms in northwest Hanover County, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Ashland, Randolph Macon College, Beulahville, Mangohick, Dawn, Kings
Dominion, Sparta, Oliver, Gum Tree, Coatesville, Hewlett, Goodall,
Doswell, Penola, Noel, Gilman, Calno, Gether, Burruss Corner, and
Globe.
Instruction:
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
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: