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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Wakefield VA

600 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

 

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Western King and Queen VA-Western Essex VA-Eastern Essex VA-

Eastern King and Queen VA-

600 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN KING AND QUEEN AND

SOUTH CENTRAL ESSEX COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT...



At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over 

Millers Tavern, or near Saint Stephens Church, moving north at 10 

mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent 

         lightning.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 

         unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding 

         possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.



Locations impacted include...

Tappahannock, Saint Stephens Church, Millers Tavern, Stevensville,

Howertons, Rexburg, Biscoe, Crouch, Henley Fork, Bruington, Brays

Fork, Indian Neck, and Dunbrooke.



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.



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LAT...LON 3792 7683 3791 7681 3772 7691 3778 7708

      3796 7705

TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 198DEG 6KT 3783 7699 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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