Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 12:51AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 9:51pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1251 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Lawsonia to near
Nassawadox. Movement was east 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...
Exmore, Onancock, Parksley, Onley, Nassawadox, and Willis Wharf
around 1255 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Horntown, Hallwood,
Harborton, Melfa, Mappsville, Greenbackville, Saxis, Franktown,
Wallops Island, and Temperanceville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov