Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 11 at 1:12PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 11, 2024 - 10:12am
Expires:
December 11, 2024 - 11:00am
Description:
At 112 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Roanoke Rapids, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Gaston and Roanoke Rapids around 115 PM EST.
Dahlia around 120 PM EST.
Claresville around 125 PM EST.
Green Plain and Emporia around 130 PM EST.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Adams Grove, Grizzard,
Gum Forks, Bufford Crossroads, Lanes Corner, Yale, Henrico,
Lumberton, Bryants Corner, and Slates Corner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northampton; Brunswick; Greensville; Sussex; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA