Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 6:17PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Claresville, or 8 miles west of Boykins, moving
north 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Northampton, Greensville, southern Southampton and southwestern
Sussex Counties and the City of Emporia, including the following
locations... Vicksville, Adams Grove, Grizzard, Lanes Corner, Yale,
Bryants Corner, Emporia Reservoir, Worrell, Cowie Corner, and Hilda.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northampton; Greensville; Sussex; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov