Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 7:06PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 4:06pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Newland to near Hague to near Farnham. Movement
was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Montross, Callao, Hague, Coles Point, Newland, and Kinsale around
710 PM EDT.
Lewisetta around 715 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Lerty, Currioman
Landing, Lottsburg, Threeway, Singerly, Mount Holly, Peeds,
Foneswood, Oldhams, and Stratford Hall.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
eastern and east central Virginia.
Area Description:
Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA