Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 5:03PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Regent University to near Back Bay to near
Moyock. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Currituck, Regent University, Chesapeake, Back Bay,
Fentress, Princess Anne, Moyock, Knotts Island, South Norfolk, Rudee
Heights, Portlock, Sigma, Pungo, Greenbrier, Dam Neck, Snowden, Mount
Pleasant, Sandbridge Beach, and Oceana NAS.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Western Currituck; Eastern Currituck; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov