Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 11:42PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 8:42pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Smithfield, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Newport News around 1150 PM EDT.
Fort Eustis and Denbigh around 1155 PM EDT.
Christopher Newport University, Patrick Henry Field, Tabb, and
Beaconsdale around 1200 AM EDT.
Hampton around 1205 AM EDT.
Seaford around 1210 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Rushmere, Pons,
Chippokes State Park, Oriana, Bethel Church, Hilton Village, Newport
News Golf Course, Poolesville, Oyster Point, and Hog Island Game
Reserve.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Surry; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: