Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 902 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Goochland to near Chula to 6 miles northwest of
Spainville. Movement was east at 30 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Moseley, Oilville, Scotts Fork, Manakin, and Sabot around 910 PM
EDT.
Tuckahoe and Mannboro around 915 PM EDT.
Bon Air and Wyndham around 920 PM EDT.
Richmond around 925 PM EDT.
University Of Richmond, Laurel, and Glen Allen around 930 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Ammon, Maidens,
Three Square, Montrose, Pocahontas State Park, Skinquarter, Beach,
Chamberlayne, Michaux, and Atlee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan; Dinwiddie; Western Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: