Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 2:04PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 11:04am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tabb, or over Patrick Henry Field, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Hampton and Seaford around 210 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Rushmere, Carrollton,
Lackey, Chippokes State Park, Benns Church, Oriana, Hilton Village,
Newport News Golf Course, Poolesville, and Oyster Point.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Gloucester; Mathews; Surry; Isle of Wight; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: