Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 9:18PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 918 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near New Kent to near
Charles City to 7 miles southeast of Moseley. Movement was southeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Charles City, West Point, Chester,
Fort Lee, Ettrick, Jordans Point, Garysville, and Holdcroft around
925 PM EDT.
Petersburg, Claremont, Virginia State University, Toano, Matoaca,
and Rustic around 930 PM EDT.
Norge, Prince George, and Burrowsville around 935 PM EDT.
Williamsburg and Cabin Point around 945 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eltham, Croaker,
Lackey, Chippokes State Park, Beulah, Wayside, Camp Peary, Naxera,
Cohoke, and Mattaponi.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central, south central and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Surry; James City; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Eastern Henrico; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York; Newport News
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov