Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:46PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 8:46pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Garysville to Burrowsville to Disputanta
to 8 miles northeast of Carson. Movement was east 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Burrowsville and Cabin Point around 1150 PM EDT.
Claremont around 1155 PM EDT.
Waverly around 1200 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Taylors Corner,
Carsley, Prince George Golf, Spring Grove, Brandon, Gwaltney Corner,
Oak Hill Corner, Savedge, and Barham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Prince George; Sussex; Surry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov