Special Weather Statement for Accomack; Northampton
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- Accomack, Northampton
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What is happening
At 337 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Cheriton, or 8 miles northwest of Cape Charles, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Bulletin details
At 337 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Cheriton, or 8 miles northwest of Cape Charles, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Accomack and Northampton Counties, including the following locations... Simpkins, Birdsnest, Jamesville, Silver Beach, Eastville, Quinby, Machipongo, Wardtown, Franktown, and Smith Beach.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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