Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 1:02AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 10:02pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 102 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Patuxent River Naval Air Station to 10
miles northeast of Mineral. Movement was 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Port Royal and Fort Walker around 105 AM EDT.
Bowling Green, Coles Point, and Leedstown around 115 AM EDT.
Montross and Loretto around 125 AM EDT.
Ladysmith around 130 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Chilesburg, Beazley,
Currioman Landing, Lottsburg, Threeway, Lyells, Nancy Wrights Corner,
Westmoreland, Mount Landing, and Erica.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for
eastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Caroline; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Western King and Queen; Western Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov