Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:24PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whaleyville, or 9 miles southeast of Holland, moving southeast at 15
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...
Suffolk around 530 PM EDT.
Corapeake around 535 PM EDT.
Sunbury around 555 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Easons Crossroads,
Savage, Acorn Hill, Drum Hill, Hazelton, Cleopus, Sandy Cross,
Somerton, and Trotville.
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; Suffolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov