Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a broken line of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Lunenburg
to 7 miles east of Chase City to near Redoak. Movement was east at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Chase City around 625 PM EDT.
Dundas around 635 PM EDT.
Alberta around 645 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Gary, Bacons Fork,
Cochran, Wilburn, Spanish Grove, Loves Mill, Rawlings, Gills Corner,
Barrows Store, and Dolphin.
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
south central Virginia.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Brunswick; Dinwiddie
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov