Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 3:56PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belvidere, or near Ryland, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Hertford, Winfall, and Belvidere around 400 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Icaria, Beach Springs,
Light Nixon Fork, Drummond Point, Smithtown, Woodville, Center Hill,
Yeopim Station, and Forestburg.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Chowan; Perquimans
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov