Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 6:23PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 623 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
West Point, moving east southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Gloucester, southeastern King and Queen, eastern New Kent,
southeastern King William and northern James City Counties, including
the following locations... Mattaponi, Holly Forks, Eltham,
Christensons Corner, York River State Park, Croaker, Pampa,
Allmondsville, Romancoke, and Adner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
New Kent; Gloucester; James City; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov