Special Weather Statement 09/21/2024 17:24 for Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 8:24PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2024 - 5:24pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 823 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over New Canton, or near Fork Union, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Palmyra, Cartersville, Fork Union, Columbia, Fife, Trenholm, Sunnyside, Lakeside Village, Duncan, Rock Castle, Oak Forest, Three Square, Shores, Irwin, Central Plains, Bremo Bluff, Cohasset, Whiteville, West View, and Othma.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Fluvanna; Cumberland; Goochland; Powhatan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA