Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/11/2026 12:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 11, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires: 
September 11, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chase City, moving southeast at 20 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... Chase City, Boydton, Rehoboth, Kells Corner, Gary, Wilburn, Spanish Grove, Loves Mill, Finchley, Finneywood, Skipwith, Fairview, Plantersville, Rogers Corner, Fort Mitchell, Wightman, and John H Kerr Reservoir.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Mecklenburg; Lunenburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov