Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wyndham, or near Randolph Macon College, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Ashland around 740 PM EDT.
Randolph Macon College around 745 PM EDT.
Kings Dominion around 805 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Rockville, Gilman,
Calno, Ashcake, Hanover Airport, Gum Tree, Goodall, Doswell, and
Elmont.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central, north central and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Caroline; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Western King William
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: