Special Weather Statement 05/05/2025 12:46 for Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:46PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 12:46pm
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Dahlia, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size 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... Emporia and Claresville around 350 PM EDT. Green Plain around 400 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Adams Grove, Gray, Grizzard, Lanes Corner, Yale, Fields Crossroads, Bryants Corner, Emporia Reservoir, Cowie Corner, and Hilda.
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northeastern North Carolina...and southeastern Virginia.
Area Description: 
Greensville; Sussex; Southampton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA