Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Dahlia, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Dahlia, Seaboard, Claresville, Green Plain, Branchville,
Brink, Lanes Corner, Bryants Corner, Emporia Reservoir, Pleasant
Grove, Pleasant Hill, Margarettsville, Turners Crossroads, Little
Texas, and Emporia Airport.
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; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov