Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 8:16PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 815 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hartfield to near College Of William And
Mary. Movement was northeast at 45 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Williamsburg, Gloucester Courthouse, Kilmarnock, Queens Lake,
White Stone, and Hartfield around 820 PM EDT.
Deltaville, Hayes, and Blakes around 830 PM EDT.
Gwynn around 840 PM EDT.
Mathews around 850 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Byrdton, Croaker,
Beulah, Moon, Laban, Camp Peary, Naxera, Bertrand, Grafton, and
Amburg.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
eastern, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Northumberland; Lancaster; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; James City; Eastern King and Queen; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: