Special Weather Statement for Nottoway; Amelia; Dinwiddie +3 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Amelia, Dinwiddie, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Nottoway, Prince George, Western Chesterfield
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What is happening
At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mannboro, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes....
What the bulletin says to do
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 1000 PM EDT for central, south central and southeastern Virginia.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mannboro, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sutherland around 555 PM EDT. Matoaca around 600 PM EDT. Petersburg and Ettrick around 605 PM EDT. Colonial Heights and Virginia State University around 610 PM EDT. Fort Lee around 615 PM EDT. Prince George around 620 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include North Wellville, Burgess, Birchett Estate, Addison, Reams, Earls, Ammon, Jordan Point Country Club, Petersburg National Battlefield, and New Bohemia.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:37PM 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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