Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:53PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Weeksville, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Frequent cloud to ground lightning
strikes.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Camden,
southeastern Pasquotank and southeastern Perquimans Counties,
including the following locations... Bob White Fork, Jacocks, Frog
Island, Stevenson Point, Symonds Creek, Listers Corner, and Glen
Cove.
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.
Area Description:
Pasquotank; Camden; Perquimans
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov