Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Roxobel, or 7 miles southwest of Aulander, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Lewiston Woodville around 520 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Askewville, Kelford,
Earleys, Connaritsa, Republican, Millennium, Burden, Proctors Corner,
and Buena Vista.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northampton; Hertford; Bertie
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov