Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 8:32PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 832 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Scotts Fork, or near Amelia Courthouse, moving east at 25 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Chesterfield, north central Dinwiddie and eastern Amelia Counties,
including the following locations... Pocahontas State Park,
Skinquarter, Beach, Winterpock, Winterham, and Chesterfield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central and south central Virginia.
Area Description:
Amelia; Dinwiddie; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: