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Special Weather Statement for Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Norfolk +1 more

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At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Regent University, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind...

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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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Virginia.

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At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Regent University, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, 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. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Virginia Beach, Regent University, Kempsville, Norfolk, and Chesapeake around 405 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include South Norfolk, Rudee Heights, Portlock, Mount Pleasant, Princess Anne Plaza, Sigma, Sandbridge Beach, Herberts Corner, Oceana NAS, and Macons Corner.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:00PM 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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