WWUS51 KLWX 092121 SVSLWX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 521 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026 VAC179-092130- /O.CON.KLWX.SV.W.0250.000000T0000Z-260709T2130Z/ Stafford VA- 521 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL STAFFORD COUNTY... At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Aquia Creek, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles. Locations impacted include... Stafford, Aquia Creek, Brooke, Widewater, Arkendale, and Aquia. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LAT...LON 3836 7739 3841 7741 3850 7738 3849 7730 3845 7729 3838 7729 3838 7728 3837 7728 TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 272DEG 16KT 3844 7730 TORNADO...POSSIBLE HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH $$ KR