Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Prospect, or near Hampden Sydney, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Hampden Sydney and Prospect around 635 PM EDT.
Farmville around 640 PM EDT.
Longwood University around 645 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Kingsville, Raines
Tavern, Briery Creek Lake, Tuggle, Elam, Reeds, Angola, Stoddert,
Allens Mill, and Deatonville.
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:
Prince Edward; Cumberland; Amelia
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: