Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 11:02PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 8:02pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1101 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Kenbridge to near La Crosse to
near Norlina to near Henderson. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain and frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent
cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
South Hill, Lawrenceville, Kenbridge, Brodnax, Brunswick, La Crosse,
Alberta, Gasburg, Ebony, Dundas, Bacons Fork, Cochran, Beechwood,
Gills Corner, Dolphin, Bowens Corner, Meredithville, Forksville,
Bracey, and Edgerton.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA