Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Como, or near Murfreesboro, backbuilding to the west at 10 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, northwestern Hertford and south central Southampton
Counties, including the following locations... Riddicksville,
Pendleton, Severn, Bartonsville, Riverdale, Barretts Crossroad,
Shiloh, and Branchville.
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; Hertford; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov