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Special Weather Statement for Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Norfolk

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At 731 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Regent University, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to...

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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.

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At 731 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Regent University, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Virginia Beach, Regent University, Norfolk, and Chesapeake around 735 PM EDT. Kempsville around 740 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Greenbrier, South Norfolk, Oceana, Portlock, Princess Anne Plaza, Oceana NAS, Gallups Corner, London Bridge, and Pungo.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 7:31PM 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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