Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 8:41PM EDT until March 16 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 839 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ladysmith to near Hopewell to 6 miles east of
Carson to near Sussex, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
These severe storms will be near...
Hopewell, Bowling Green, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs,
Milford, Disputanta, Hanover, Sussex, Jordans Point, and
Garysville around 845 PM EDT.
Charles City, Waverly, Roxbury, Manquin, Burrowsville, Tunstall,
Beulahville, Adkins Store, and Fort Walker around 850 PM EDT.
Claremont, Talleysville, Port Royal, Newtown, Ruthville, Cabin
Point, Aylett, and Providence Forge around 855 PM EDT.
New Kent, King William, Saint Stephens Church, Dendron, Holdcroft,
and Rustic around 900 PM EDT.
Champlain, Stevensville, Millers Tavern, Loretto, Leedstown, and
Elberon around 905 PM EDT.
Colonial Beach, West Point, Tappahannock, Surry, Toano, King And
Queen Court House, Norge, Scotland, and Barhamsville around 910 PM
EDT.
Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary, Jamestown, Dunnsville,
Newland, Little Plymouth, Center Cross, and Shacklefords around
915 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Eltham, Grizzard, Croaker, Wayside, Lumberton, Etna Mills, Sandston,
Glendale, Hilda, and Rose Garden.
Instruction:
These storms are producing widespread wind damage across. SEEK
SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Caroline, VA; Charles City, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Essex, VA; Greensville, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; James City, VA; King and Queen, VA; King William, VA; New Kent, VA; Prince George, VA; Richmond, VA; Surry, VA; Sussex, VA; Westmoreland, VA; York, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA; City of Petersburg, VA; City of Richmond, VA; City of Williamsburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov