Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:04PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dendron, or near Wakefield. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Dendron around 510 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Booth Fork, Ellis
Fork, Pons, Raynor, Runnymede, and Manry.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sussex; Surry; Southampton; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov