Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 414 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jarratt, or near Emporia, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Sussex around 425 AM EDT.
Waverly and Homeville around 435 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Adams Grove, Gray,
Grizzard, Newville, Booker, Yale, Lumberton, Huske, Littleton, and
Hilda.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Prince George; Greensville; Sussex; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov