Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 646 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Manakin, or 7 miles west of Tuckahoe, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Virginia Union University,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, University Of Richmond,
Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Chester, Bensley, Manakin,
Bellwood, East Highland Park, Sabot, Laurel, Lakeside, Glen Allen,
Richmond Heights, and Montrose.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
Area Description:
Goochland; Powhatan; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: