Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hopewell, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Charles City and Adkins Store around 645 PM EDT.
Ruthville around 650 PM EDT.
Rustic around 700 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Taylors Corner,
Chickahominy Shore, Meadowville, Wayside, Varina, Mount Airy,
Brandon, Barnetts, New Hope, and Roaches Corner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Prince George; Charles City; Surry; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov