Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 4:41PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dawn, or 7 miles east of Ashland, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Mangohick around 445 PM EDT.
Aylett around 500 PM EDT.
Saint Stephens Church around 505 PM EDT.
Stevensville and Millers Tavern around 520 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Howertons, Enfield,
Central Garage, Owenton, Upshaw, Etna Mills, Walkerton, Epworth, Rose
Garden, and Biscoe.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Caroline; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov