Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Macon to near Amelia Courthouse. Movement
was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Chula around 605 PM EDT.
Moseley around 615 PM EDT.
Bon Air around 630 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Pilkinton,
Winterham, Pocahontas State Park, Skinquarter, Solomons Store, Beach,
Chamberlayne, Roslyn Hills, Dumbarton, and Holly Hills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
Area Description:
Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan; 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