Special Weather Statement for Prince George; Sussex; Surry
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Prince George, Surry, Sussex
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 1146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Garysville to Burrowsville to Disputanta to 8 miles northeast of Carson. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain. 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 1146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Garysville to Burrowsville to Disputanta to 8 miles northeast of Carson. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Burrowsville and Cabin Point around 1150 PM EDT. Claremont around 1155 PM EDT. Waverly around 1200 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Taylors Corner, Carsley, Prince George Golf, Spring Grove, Brandon, Gwaltney Corner, Oak Hill Corner, Savedge, and Barham.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:46PM 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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