Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 7:14PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nottoway, or near Blackstone, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Blackstone and Fort Barfoot around 720 PM EDT.
Dewitt around 745 PM EDT.
Dinwiddie around 750 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include North Wellville, Irby,
Ammon, Murdocks, Forkland, Darvills, The Falls, Center Star, Church
Road, and Wellville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect
until 1100 PM EDT for south central Virginia.
Area Description:
Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Dinwiddie
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov