Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 414 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Chesterfield Court House to near Chester
to near Bottoms Bridge. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Chester, Fort Lee, and Chesterfield
Court House around 420 AM EDT.
Ettrick and Jordans Point around 430 AM EDT.
Petersburg and Matoaca around 435 AM EDT.
Virginia State University and Prince George around 440 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Richmond Heights,
Wayside, Birchett Estate, Addison, Jordan Point Country Club,
Petersburg National Battlefield, Glendale, Sandston, Pocahontas State
Park, and New Bohemia.
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:
Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov