Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 7 at 8:22PM EDT until July 7 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 821 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Norge, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Williamsburg, Gloucester Courthouse, College Of William And Mary,
Queens Lake, Norge, Toano, Hayes, Holdcroft, York Terrace, Carver
Gardens, Kings Point, Jamestown, Barhamsville, Shacklefords, Rustic,
Scotland, Croaker, Camp Peary, Lanexa, and Ewell.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Charles City, VA; Gloucester, VA; James City, VA; King and Queen, VA; New Kent, VA; York, VA; City of Williamsburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: