Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:34PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Newport News to near Cabin
Point. Movement was north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Smithfield, Charles City,
Waverly, Wakefield, Claremont, Surry, Queens Lake, Gloucester Point,
Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences, College Of William And Mary,
Christopher Newport University, Patrick Henry Field, Seaford, Isle Of
Wight, Northampton, Ivor, and Dendron.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Prince George; Charles City; Gloucester; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov