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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Wakefield VA

701 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

 

VAZ065-262330-

Mecklenburg VA-

701 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MECKLENBURG COUNTY

THROUGH 730 PM EDT...



At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9

miles north of Norlina, or 11 miles southwest of South Hill, moving

west at 5 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.



This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern

Mecklenburg County, including the following locations... Beechwood,

Bracey, Keats, John H Kerr Dam, Palmer Springs, John H Kerr

Reservoir, and Lake Gaston.



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.



&&



LAT...LON 3668 7834 3666 7806 3654 7813 3655 7834

TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 092DEG 6KT 3658 7821 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



$$



Miller

