Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:34PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Halifax to 8 miles southwest of Scotland Neck.
Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Garysburg around 540 PM EDT.
Seaboard around 600 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eagletown, Mud
Castle, Kelford, Potecasi, Lasker, Bryants Corner, Jackson,
Bryantown, Boones Crossroads, and Pleasant Grove.
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.
Area Description:
Northampton; Bertie; Greensville; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov