Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 2:50PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Knotts Island to 6 miles
west of Northwest. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Northwest, and Moyock around 255 PM
EDT.
Knotts Island around 300 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Snowden, Tar Corner,
Gregory, Sharon, Munden, Barco, Coinjock, Waterlily, Sligo, and
Lilly.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Virginia.
Area Description:
Camden; Western Currituck; Eastern Currituck; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov