Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:07PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chapanoke, or 7 miles west of Elizabeth City, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Elizabeth City around 510 PM EDT.
Morgans Corner around 520 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Burnt Mills, Snowden,
Pierceville, Parkville, Tar Corner, Gregory, Sharon, Okisko,
Pasquotank, and Spences Corner.
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; Western Currituck; Perquimans
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov