Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 9:23PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 923 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mechanicsville, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Mechanicsville and East Highland Park around 930 PM EDT.
Highland Springs around 935 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Wrights Corner,
Richmond Heights, Hanover Airport, Orapax Farms, Montrose, Longdale,
Sandston, Westwood, Richmond International, and Fair Oaks.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
New Kent; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov