Special Weather Statement 05/05/2025 06:54 for Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 9:54AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 6:54am
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 7:30am
Description: 
At 953 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bumpass, or 14 miles east of Mineral, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Bumpass around 1000 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Chilesburg and Beaverdam.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Caroline; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA