Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 6:31PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jarratt, or 9 miles east of Purdy, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Southampton and western Sussex Counties, including the following
locations... Adams Grove, Owens, Gray, Grizzard, Mason, Booker, Yale,
Drewryville, Joyner, and Huske.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sussex; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov