Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 7:40AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 4:40am
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 5:30am
Description:
At 739 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from West Point to near Prince George. Movement was
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hopewell, New Kent, West Point, Jordans Point, Adkins Store,
Little Plymouth, and Providence Forge around 745 AM EDT.
King And Queen Court House, Talleysville, and Roxbury around 755
AM EDT.
Bottoms Bridge around 810 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eltham, Wayside,
Mountcastle, Elko, Jordan Point Country Club, Ino, Cohoke,
Dragonville, Sandston, and Glendale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Eastern Hanover; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Eastern Henrico; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA