Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Harrellsville, or 7 miles south of Gatesville, moving northeast at 20
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...
Gatesville around 530 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Eure, Gliden, Easons
Crossroads, Newsome Store, Arrowhead Beach, Rays Beach, Sign Pine,
Buckland, Sandy Cross, and Carter.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hertford; Gates; Bertie; Chowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: