Special Weather Statement for Goochland; Caroline; Powhatan +8 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Caroline, Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Goochland, Powhatan, Western Chesterfield, Western Essex, Western Hanover and 3 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Randolph Macon College to 6 miles north of Moseley. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central, north central and east central Virginia.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Randolph Macon College to 6 miles north of Moseley. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Richmond, Ashland, Randolph Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, Highland Springs, Virginia Union University, University Of Richmond, Saint Stephens Church, Mechanicsville, Bon Air, Hanover, Manakin, Manquin, Beulahville, Dawn, Sabot, Laurel, Wyndham, and Mangohick.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:39PM 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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