Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:07PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:07am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 107 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fort Eustis, or near Newport News, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Newport News, Patrick Henry Field, Fort Eustis, and Denbigh around
110 PM EDT.
Tabb around 115 PM EDT.
Hampton around 120 PM EDT.
Langley AFB around 130 PM EDT.
Grand View around 140 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Fox Hill, Phoebus,
Langley View, Oriana, Hilton Village, Dare, Newport News Golf Course,
Oyster Point, Messick, and Hornsbyville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov