Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 10 at 4:18PM EDT until June 10 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 417 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Clarksville, or
14 miles south of Chase City, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Mecklenburg County, including the following locations...
Richardson, Buffalo Junction, John H Kerr Dam, Finchley, Eppes Fork,
John H Kerr Reservoir, and Skipwith.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If on or near Kerr Reservoir, get away from the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov