Special Weather Statement for Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster +5 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond
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What is happening
At 150 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Morattico to near Shacklefords. Movement was east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects....
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for eastern and east central Virginia.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 150 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Morattico to near Shacklefords. Movement was east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Urbanna, Lancaster, Saluda, and Glenns around 155 AM EDT. Kilmarnock, White Stone, Hartfield, and Wicomico Church around 200 AM EDT. Deltaville around 205 AM EDT. Gwynn around 210 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Byrdton, Bertrand, Brook Vale, Grafton, Reedville, Amburg, Belle Isle State Park, Millenbeck, Greys Point, and Mascot.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 1:50AM 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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