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Special Weather Statement for Goochland; Caroline; Eastern Louisa +1 more

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At 1222 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hadensville, moving east at 50 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...

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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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central, north central and east central Virginia.

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At 1222 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hadensville, moving east at 50 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Louisa, northwestern Goochland, western Caroline and northwestern Hanover Counties, including the following locations... Chilesburg, Orchid, Golansville, Gum Tree, Penola, Nancy Wrights Corner, Tabscott, Othma, Cedar Fork, and Ruther Glen.

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    Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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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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