Special Weather Statement for Goochland; Powhatan; Charles City +9 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Charles City, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Goochland, New Kent, Powhatan and 4 more
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What is happening
At 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near King William to near Goochland. Movement was south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near King William to near Goochland. Movement was south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Richmond, Virginia Union University, University Of Richmond, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Tuckahoe, Laurel, Lakeside, East Highland Park, and Tunstall around 920 PM EDT. Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, and Virginia Commonwealth University around 925 PM EDT. Talleysville around 930 PM EDT. New Kent and Bottoms Bridge around 935 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Crozier, Richmond Heights, Pilkinton, Maidens, Mountcastle, Elko, Johnsons Springs, Montrose, Cohoke, and Sandston.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 9:14PM 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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