Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 8:57am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1157 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sabot, or 8 miles west of Tuckahoe, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Virginia Union University,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, University Of Richmond,
Chester, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville, Bensley, Manakin,
Bellwood, East Highland Park, Glen Allen, Sabot, Laurel, Wyndham,
Lakeside, and Chesterfield Court House.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Goochland; Powhatan; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov