Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 12:11PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 9:11am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1211 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sutherland, or 10 miles north of Dinwiddie, moving northeast at 30
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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Sutherland around 1215 PM EDT.
Matoaca around 1220 PM EDT.
Colonial Heights, Chester, and Ettrick around 1225 PM EDT.
Bellwood around 1235 PM EDT.
Hopewell around 1240 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Wayside, Richmond
Heights, Birchett Estate, Addison, Ammon, Jordan Point Country Club,
Montrose, Petersburg National Battlefield, Sandston, and Glendale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central, south central and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Amelia; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: