Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 6:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wicomico, or near Gloucester Point, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Gloucester Courthouse, Gloucester Point, Hayes, and Wicomico
around 615 PM EDT.
Mathews and Mobjack around 625 PM EDT.
Gwynn around 635 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Lackey, Beulah, Moon,
Laban, Camp Peary, Naxera, Grafton, Amburg, Ewell, and Greys 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:
Lancaster; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; James City; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: