Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 10:14PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 7:14pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1014 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lakeside Village, or near Fork Union, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Columbia, Duncan, and Lakeside Village around 1020 PM EDT.
Cartersville around 1025 PM EDT.
Fife around 1030 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Orchid, Dixie, Sandy
Hook, Rock Castle, Stage Junction, Jefferson, Maidens, Provost, Three
Square, and Irwin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Fluvanna; Cumberland; Goochland; Powhatan; Eastern Louisa
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov