Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/28/2026 19:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 1004 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Toano, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Norge around 1010 PM EDT. Williamsburg around 1015 PM EDT. Queens Lake around 1020 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Croaker, Lackey, Camp Peary, Glass, Ewell, Warren Mill, Allmondsville, Clay Bank, Williamsburg Airport, and Ordinary.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for eastern, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description: 
Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; James City; Eastern King and Queen; York; Newport News
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov