Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:10PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 2:10pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Queens Lake to Holdcroft to near Jordans 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hopewell, Charles City, Toano, Norge, Jordans Point, Holdcroft,
Ruthville, and Adkins Store around 515 PM EDT.
Providence Forge around 525 PM EDT.
Barhamsville around 530 PM EDT.
Roxbury around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eltham, Croaker,
Wayside, Camp Peary, Montrose, Sandston, Glendale, Mattaponi, Ewell,
and Meadowville.
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; New Kent; Gloucester; Surry; James City; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov