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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.

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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