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Special Weather Statement for Caroline; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover

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At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Spotsylvania to near Montpelier. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow...

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If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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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At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Spotsylvania to near Montpelier. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. Locations impacted include... Ashland, Bowling Green, Randolph Macon College, Milford, Port Royal, Fort Walker, Ladysmith, Dawn, Bumpass, Kings Dominion, Montpelier, Glen Allen, Chilesburg, Golansville, Guinea, Corbin, Gum Tree, Elmont, Penola, and Gilman.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 9:46PM 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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