Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:11PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:11am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 211 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wakefield to near Sedley. Movement was
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Ivor around 215 PM EDT.
Zuni around 230 PM EDT.
Isle Of Wight around 245 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Booth Fork, Pons,
Berlin, Bethel Church, Ellis Fork, Central Hill, Whitley, Collosse,
Comet, and Walters.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Surry; Southampton; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov