Special Weather Statement for Fluvanna; Goochland; Western Louisa +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Western Louisa
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What is happening
At 906 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Monticello, or 9 miles west of Palmyra, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 906 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Monticello, or 9 miles west of Palmyra, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Locations impacted include... Hadensville, Palmyra, Fork Union, Lake Monticello, Columbia, Fife, Ferncliff, Kents Store, Troy, Scottsville, Central Plains, Cohasset, Tabscott, Othma, Wilmington, Cunningham, Dixie, Nahor, Stage Junction, and Zion Crossroads.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 9:06PM 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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