Special Weather Statement 05/05/2025 12:51 for Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:51PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 12:51pm
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 351 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sutherland, or near Dinwiddie, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sutherland around 400 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Pocahontas State Park, Center Star, Church Road, Beach, Five Forks, Centralia, and Chesterfield.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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 central and south central Virginia.
Area Description: 
Dinwiddie; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA