Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 1014 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chula, or near Amelia Courthouse, moving east at 35 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Chula around 1020 PM EDT.
Moseley around 1025 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Skinquarter,
Winterpock, Pilkinton, Belona, Holly Hills, Lodore, Midlothian,
Truxillo, Giles Mill, and Clayville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Amelia; Powhatan; Western Chesterfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov