Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Halifax, moving northeast 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...
Garysburg around 335 PM EDT.
Seaboard around 345 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Mud Castle, Ante,
Brink, Gum Forks, Potecasi, Triplet, Lasker, Henrico, Vultare, and
Valentines.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northampton; Brunswick; Greensville
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov