Special Weather Statement for Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Norfolk +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach
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What is happening
At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cradock, or near Downtown Portsmouth, moving east at 5 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...
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 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cradock, or near Downtown Portsmouth, moving east at 5 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... Downtown Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Cradock around 655 PM EDT. Ghent around 705 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include South Norfolk, Portlock, and Greenbrier.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:48PM 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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