Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 9:14PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near King William to near Goochland. Movement
was south at 15 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Richmond, Virginia Union University, University Of Richmond,
Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Tuckahoe, Laurel, Lakeside, East
Highland Park, and Tunstall around 920 PM EDT.
Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, and Virginia Commonwealth University
around 925 PM EDT.
Talleysville around 930 PM EDT.
New Kent and Bottoms Bridge around 935 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Crozier, Richmond
Heights, Pilkinton, Maidens, Mountcastle, Elko, Johnsons Springs,
Montrose, Cohoke, and Sandston.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Goochland; Powhatan; Charles City; New Kent; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov