Special Weather Statement for Prince George; Charles City; Sussex +2 more
At 127 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Disputanta, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and...
Official alert brief
At 127 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Disputanta, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cabin Point around 135 PM EDT. Surry around 155 PM EDT. Scotland around 200 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Carsley, Spring Grove, Gwaltney Corner, Oak Hill Corner, Savedge, Barham, and Alliance.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for south central, southeastern and east central Virginia.