Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:07PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 407 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Woodland, or 7 miles north of Rich Square, moving southeast at 15
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...
Woodland around 410 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Eagletown, Milwaukee,
Kelford, Earleys, Potecasi, Menola, Lasker, Connaritsa, Union, and
Bryantown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northampton; Hertford; Bertie
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov