Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 6:55PM EDT until July 5 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 654 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Kings Dominion to Mangohick, moving north at 15
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
These severe thunderstorms will impact the following locations...
Oliver, Hanover Airport, Gum Tree, Hewlett, Doswell, Elmont, Etna
Mills, Short Pump, Noel, and Longdale.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Caroline, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; King William, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: