Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 7:26PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 725 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ocean View,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan University, Old Dominion
University, Norfolk State University, Downtown Norfolk, Regent
University, Ocean View, Kempsville, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Norfolk
International, Norfolk NAS, Ghent, Norview, Princess Anne Plaza,
Greenbrier, Bayside, Wards Corner, North Virginia Beach, and Gallups
Corner.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Virginia Beach; Norfolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov