Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 649 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Garysburg, moving south 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Roanoke Rapids, Garysburg, and Gaston around 655 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Mud Castle, Pleasant
Hill, Gum Forks, Gumberry, Turners Crossroads, Slates Corner, Brink,
and Roanoke Rapids Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northampton; Greensville
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov