Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 8:31PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 831 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Montpelier, or 10 miles northwest of Randolph Macon College, moving
southeast at 25 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...
Ashland around 845 PM EDT.
Randolph Macon College around 850 PM EDT.
Glen Allen around 855 PM EDT.
Laurel around 900 PM EDT.
Lakeside around 905 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Oliver, Hanover
Airport, Vontay, Gum Tree, Coatesville, Goodall, Elmont, Short Pump,
Longdale, and Rockville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central, north central and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov