Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 1:20AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:20pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 119 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Manakin to near Amelia
Courthouse to near Keysville. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Petersburg, Powhatan, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Colonial
Heights, Blackstone, Crewe, Victoria, Kenbridge, McKenney, Moseley,
Chester, Mannboro, Fort Lee, University Of Richmond, Virginia State
University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, and Highland
Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Prince Edward; Goochland; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov