Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 143 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Onley, or 9 miles north of Exmore, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Onley around 150 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Locustville,
Harborton, Melfa, Pungoteague, Painter, Tasley, Keller, Quinby,
Wachapreague, and Accomac.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Accomack
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov