Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Port Royal and Fort Walker around 735 PM EDT.
Loretto around 750 PM EDT.
Leedstown around 755 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Beazley, Currioman
Landing, Threeway, Lyells, Crouch, Westmoreland, Mount Landing,
Erica, Piney Grove, and Dunbrooke.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern, north central and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Caroline; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov