Special Weather Statement for Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Amelia, Eastern Louisa, Goochland, Powhatan, Western Hanover
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 1112 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Goochland to near Morven. Movement was east at 25 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....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1112 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Goochland to near Morven. Movement was east at 25 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Powhatan, Goochland, Oilville, Morven, and Macon around 1120 PM EDT. Sabot around 1140 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Crozier, Rock Castle, Vontay, Pilkinton, Maidens, Three Square, Irwin, Johnsons Springs, Gilman, and Fine Creek Mills.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 11:12PM 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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