Special Weather Statement for Prince George; Charles City; Gloucester +7 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Charles City, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Prince George, Surry and 2 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 1020 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rustic to near Cabin Point to near Disputanta. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1020 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rustic to near Cabin Point to near Disputanta. Movement was east at 45 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Surry around 1025 AM EDT. Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary, Jamestown, Scotland, Kings Point, and Elberon around 1030 AM EDT. Queens Lake, Grove, Busch Gardens, York Terrace, and Carver Gardens around 1035 AM EDT. Newport News, Gloucester Point, and Lee Hall around 1040 AM EDT. Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences, Fort Eustis, and Wicomico around 1045 AM EDT. Patrick Henry Field, Seaford, Denbigh, and Achilles around 1050 AM EDT. Tabb around 1055 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Rushmere, Taylors Corner, Carsley, Lackey, Chippokes State Park, Camp Peary, Glass, Oriana, Spring Grove, and Newport News Golf Course.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 10:20AM 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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