Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hixburg, or 7 miles east of Appomattox, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Guinea Mills around 750 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Raines Tavern, Trents
Mill, Tuggle, Elam, Reeds, Angola, Bear Creek Lake State Park,
Stoddert, McRae, and Hawk.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Prince Edward; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: