Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 10:29PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1028 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fairview Beach to near Fort Walker to near
Mangohick. Movement was northeast at 35 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Port Royal and Newtown around 1035 PM EDT.
Loretto around 1040 PM EDT.
Leedstown around 1045 PM EDT.
Colonial Beach and Champlain around 1050 PM EDT.
Newland around 1100 PM EDT.
Montross around 1105 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Beazley, Hustle,
Potomac Beach, Elevon, Supply, Stratford Hall, Mount Landing, Duane
Fork, Rappahannock Academy, and Lerty.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Caroline; Westmoreland; Richmond; Western King William; Western King and Queen; Western Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov