Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:44PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bumpass, or 14 miles east of Mineral, moving northeast at 35 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...
Bowling Green, Milford, Port Royal, Fort Walker, Ladysmith,
Rappahannock Academy, Chilesburg, Golansville, Villboro, Guinea,
Corbin, Beaverdam, Nancy Wrights Corner, Cedar Fork, Ruther Glen,
Woodford, and Cedon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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 central, north
central and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Caroline; Western Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: