Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 9:46PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Chase City, moving east at 35 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...
South Hill around 1000 PM EDT.
La Crosse around 1005 PM EDT.
Brodnax around 1010 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Gary, Wilburn,
Beechwood, Bowens Corner, North View, White Plains, Meredithville,
Forksville, Rogers Corner, and Bracey.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: