Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Petersburg, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Carson around 525 PM EDT.
Stony Creek around 545 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Petersburg Airport,
Richard Bland College, Cherry Hill, Burgess, Templeton, Booker,
Addison, Reams, Wharfs Store, and Huske.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dinwiddie; Prince George; Sussex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov