Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 5:44PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 2:44pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bottoms Bridge, or over Roxbury, moving north at 25 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...
Studley around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Enfield, Wayside,
Mountcastle, Elko, Sandston, Glendale, Westwood, Richmond
International, Colonial Downs, and Fair Oaks.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA