Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 8:19PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dendron to Zuni to near Carrsville.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Windsor, Suffolk, Isle Of Wight, Dendron, Elberon, and Kings Fork
around 825 PM EDT.
Smithfield and Surry around 830 PM EDT.
Scotland around 835 PM EDT.
Newport News, Jamestown, Fort Eustis, Rescue, and Crittenden
around 840 PM EDT.
Williamsburg, Christopher Newport University, Grove, Kings Point,
Lee Hall, Denbigh, Carver Gardens, and Busch Gardens around 845 PM
EDT.
Hampton, Patrick Henry Field, Northampton, and Beaconsdale around
850 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Pons, Carrollton,
Lackey, Chippokes State Park, Longview, Oriana, Chuckatuck, Lees
Mill, Poolesville, and Hog Island Game Reserve.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
eastern and southeastern Virginia.
Area Description:
Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight; Suffolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: