Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 8:57PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Roduco to near Ahoskie. Movement was
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Ahoskie, Gates, Winton, Cofield, Powellsville, and Roduco around
900 PM EDT.
Gatesville around 905 PM EDT.
Harrellsville around 910 PM EDT.
Colerain around 920 PM EDT.
Ryland, Sunbury, Rockyhock, and Hobbsville around 925 PM EDT.
Tyner around 930 PM EDT.
Valhalla and Belvidere around 935 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Goose Pond, Whites
Crossroads, Tunis, Gliden, Earleys, Newsome Store, Arrowhead Beach,
Peach, Chowan Beach, and Topsy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hertford; Gates; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov