Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 11:09PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 8:09pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1109 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wicomico River to near Warsaw. Movement
was east at 30 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...
Warsaw and Montross around 1115 PM EDT.
Haynesville around 1120 PM EDT.
Hague and Coles Point around 1125 PM EDT.
Kinsale around 1130 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Lerty, Ethel,
Currioman Landing, Lottsburg, Threeway, Singerly, Mount Holly, Peeds,
Foneswood, and Oldhams.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov