Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 9:50PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 950 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jarratt to near Seaboard to 8 miles
southeast of Halifax. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Rich Square, Conway, and Woodland around 1000 PM EDT.
Boykins around 1005 PM EDT.
Newsoms around 1010 PM EDT.
Murfreesboro, Courtland, and Chowan University around 1015 PM EDT.
Como around 1020 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eagletown,
Vicksville, Milwaukee, Kelford, Grizzard, Menola, Chowan Beach,
Jackson, Bryantown, and Pleasant Grove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina...and southeastern Virginia.
Area Description:
Northampton; Hertford; Bertie; Greensville; Sussex; Southampton; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: