Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 6:56PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stony Creek, or 11 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Stony Creek around 700 PM EDT.
Sussex around 710 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Owens, Gray, Mason,
Booker, Yale, Lumberton, Huske, and Hilda.
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