Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 7:48PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 4:48pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Courtland to 7 miles southeast of Franklin.
Movement was northeast 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Franklin, Suffolk, Hunterdale, Sedley, and Carrsville around 755
PM EDT.
Holland around 800 PM EDT.
Ivor around 810 PM EDT.
Windsor and Zuni around 815 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Vicksville, Booth
Fork, Handsom, Berlin, Ellis Fork, Cleopus, Indika, Central Hill,
Whitley, and Collosse.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina...and southeastern Virginia.
Area Description:
Surry; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Suffolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA