Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 1:59PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chesterfield Court House, or near Bon Air, moving east at 5 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.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Virginia Commonwealth
University, University Of Richmond, Bensley, Bellwood, Chesterfield
Court House, Chesterfield, Richmond Heights, Pocahontas State Park,
Beach, Drewrys Bluff, and Centralia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: