Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:18PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 1:18pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Carson, or 10 miles southwest of Disputanta, 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...
Petersburg around 435 PM EDT.
Ettrick and Matoaca around 445 PM EDT.
Fort Gregg-Adams around 450 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Burgess, Wayside,
Birchett Estate, Addison, Reams, Jordan Point Country Club,
Petersburg National Battlefield, Pocahontas State Park, New Bohemia,
and Richard Bland College.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; Sussex; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA