Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 5:16PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 2:16pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Halifax, moving north at 30 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Seaboard around 525 PM EDT.
Claresville around 550 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Mud Castle, Adams
Grove, Lanes Corner, Bryants Corner, Jackson, Boones Crossroads,
Pleasant Grove, Pleasant Hill, Margarettsville, and Gumberry.
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:
Northampton; Greensville; Southampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA