Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Franklin to near Como to near Conway.
Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Murfreesboro, Chowan University, Suffolk, and Como around 1120 PM
EDT.
Winton around 1125 PM EDT.
Ahoskie, Gates, Cofield, and Roduco around 1130 PM EDT.
Gatesville around 1135 PM EDT.
Harrellsville around 1140 PM EDT.
Sunbury and Powellsville around 1145 PM EDT.
Hobbsville around 1150 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Milwaukee, Tunis,
Gliden, Menola, Newsome Store, Savage, Chowan Beach, Topsy, Suffolk
Airport, and Mapleton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Bertie; Chowan; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Suffolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov