Special Weather Statement for Caroline; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover +6 more
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What you need to know
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- Caroline, Eastern Essex, Eastern Hanover, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Western Essex, Western Hanover, Western King William and 1 more
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What is happening
At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dawn, or 7 miles east of Ashland, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dawn, or 7 miles east of Ashland, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Mangohick around 445 PM EDT. Aylett around 500 PM EDT. Saint Stephens Church around 505 PM EDT. Stevensville and Millers Tavern around 520 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Howertons, Enfield, Central Garage, Owenton, Upshaw, Etna Mills, Walkerton, Epworth, Rose Garden, and Biscoe.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 4:41PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Source and limitations
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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