Special Weather Statement for Prince Edward; Cumberland; Nottoway +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Amelia, Cumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward
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What is happening
At 1218 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Centenary to near Appomattox National Historic Park to near Evington. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1218 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Centenary to near Appomattox National Historic Park to near Evington. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, heavy rain, 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. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. Locations impacted include... Cumberland, Farmville, Hampden Sydney, Hampden Sydney College, Longwood University, Burkeville, Guinea Mills, Tobaccoville, Darlington Heights, Trenholm, Morven, Lakeside Village, Green Bay, Sunnyside, Rice, Ballsville, Prospect, Tuggle, Angola, and Hawk.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 12:19AM 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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