Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
666 WWUS81 KAKQ 090058 SPSAKQ Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 858 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 VAZ095-097-098-090145- Norfolk/Portsmouth VA-Chesapeake VA-Virginia Beach VA- 858 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ...THE SOUTHERN CITY OF NORFOLK...THE CENTRAL CITY OF CHESAPEAKE...THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF PORTSMOUTH AND THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH THROUGH 945 PM EDT... At 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Norfolk State University, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Virginia Beach, Regent University, Kempsville, Norfolk, and Chesapeake around 905 PM EDT. Princess Anne around 915 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include South Norfolk, Rudee Heights, Portlock, Mount Pleasant, Princess Anne Plaza, Sigma, Sandbridge Beach, Herberts Corner, Oceana NAS, and Macons Corner. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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. && LAT...LON 3674 7639 3690 7632 3692 7595 3664 7586 TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 278DEG 27KT 3682 7626 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ Butner