Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 23 at 12:44PM EDT until June 23 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 9:44am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1244 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hopewell,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
This severe storm will be near...
Jordans Point around 1250 PM EDT.
Charles City, Ruthville, and Adkins Store around 100 PM EDT.
Providence Forge around 105 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include
Chickahominy Shore, Wayside, Birchett Estate, Mountcastle, Brandon,
Jordan Point Country Club, Petersburg National Battlefield, Glendale,
Colonial Downs, and Meadowville.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Charles City, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; New Kent, VA; Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA; City of Petersburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: