Special Weather Statement for Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan +4 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Amelia, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Henrico, Goochland, Powhatan, Western Chesterfield, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)
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What is happening
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Macon to near Amelia Courthouse. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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 central Virginia.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Macon to near Amelia Courthouse. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Chula around 605 PM EDT. Moseley around 615 PM EDT. Bon Air around 630 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Pilkinton, Winterham, Pocahontas State Park, Skinquarter, Solomons Store, Beach, Chamberlayne, Roslyn Hills, Dumbarton, and Holly Hills.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:02PM 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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