Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rich Square, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and
frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Rich Square around 550 PM EDT.
Woodland around 555 PM EDT.
Roxobel around 600 PM EDT.
Aulander around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Goose Pond, Eagletown,
Whites Crossroads, Kelford, Earleys, Menola, Republican, Jackson,
Burden, and Bryantown.
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:
Northampton; Hertford; Bertie; Chowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov