Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 9:06PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 6:06pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 906 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Monticello, or 9 miles west of Palmyra, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hadensville, Palmyra, Fork Union, Lake Monticello, Columbia, Fife,
Ferncliff, Kents Store, Troy, Scottsville, Central Plains, Cohasset,
Tabscott, Othma, Wilmington, Cunningham, Dixie, Nahor, Stage
Junction, and Zion Crossroads.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
Area Description:
Fluvanna; Goochland; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov