Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 11:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 8:12pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1112 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Goochland to near Morven. Movement was
east at 25 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...
Powhatan, Goochland, Oilville, Morven, and Macon around 1120 PM
EDT.
Sabot around 1140 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Crozier, Rock
Castle, Vontay, Pilkinton, Maidens, Three Square, Irwin, Johnsons
Springs, Gilman, and Fine Creek Mills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov