Special Weather Statement for Cumberland; Goochland; Amelia +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Amelia, Cumberland, Goochland, Powhatan
- Effective
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 419 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dillwyn, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible....
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 419 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dillwyn, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Locations impacted include... Powhatan, Cumberland, Guinea Mills, Tobaccoville, Trenholm, Sunnyside, Morven, Chula, Macon, Ballsville, Raines Tavern, Angola, Rock Castle, Oak Forest, Three Square, Winterham, Hawk, Michaux, Whiteville, and West View.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:20AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Official revision
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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