Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
670 WWUS81 KAKQ 250048 SPSAKQ Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 848 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 VAZ065-066-250130- Lunenburg VA-Mecklenburg VA- 848 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MECKLENBURG AND WESTERN LUNENBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 930 PM EDT... At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wylliesburg, or near Clover, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, half inch hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. Locations impacted include... Chase City, Lunenburg, Rehoboth, Kells Corner, Wilburn, Spanish Grove, Loves Mill, Arvins Store, Nutbush, Finneywood, Fairview, Plantersville, Blevins Corner, Pleasant Grove, Fort Mitchell, and Wightman. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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 3689 7849 3703 7846 3708 7825 3674 7827 3671 7864 TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 257DEG 24KT 3686 7865 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ MM