Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whaleyville, or 7 miles southeast of Holland, moving southeast at 25
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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Suffolk around 315 PM EDT.
Corapeake around 320 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Horseshoe, Lynchs
Corner, Savage, Nurney, Acorn Hill, Sharon, and Somerton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 1000 PM EDT for northeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Chesapeake; Suffolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov