Virginia Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/05/2026 14:40

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 5:40PM EDT until July 5 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 540 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Massaponax, or 8 miles northwest of Bowling Green, moving northeast at 25 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. Locations impacted include... Rappahannock Academy, Villboro, Woodford, Nancy Wrights Corner, Guinea, and Corbin.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Caroline, VA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA