Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:17PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:17am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Charles City to Burrowsville to near
Disputanta. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Charles City, Claremont, Ruthville, Burrowsville, Cabin Point, and
Adkins Store around 1220 PM EDT.
Holdcroft, Rustic, and Providence Forge around 1225 PM EDT.
Toano and Barhamsville around 1235 PM EDT.
West Point and Norge around 1240 PM EDT.
Little Plymouth and Shacklefords around 1245 PM EDT.
Glenns and Church View around 1250 PM EDT.
Saluda around 1255 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eltham, Taylors
Corner, Chickahominy Shore, Croaker, Mountcastle, Harcum, Cash,
Cohoke, Dragonville, and Lanexa.
Instruction:
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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for eastern, south
central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Sussex; Surry; James City; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: