Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 13:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Old Dominion University, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ocean View, Norfolk, Norfolk NAS, and Norview around 430 PM EDT. Norfolk International around 435 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Willoughby Spit and Wards Corner.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Norfolk; Portsmouth
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA