Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:40PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tunstall, or near Talleysville, moving southeast at 15 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...
New Kent around 550 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Cooke, Colonial Downs,
Lanesville, Cohoke, Palls, and Slaterville.
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.
Area Description:
New Kent; Eastern King William
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov