WWUS81 KAKQ 080034
SPSAKQ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
834 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026
 
VAZ089-092-528-529-080115-
Surry VA-Isle of Wight VA-Suffolk VA-Southampton VA-
834 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ISLE OF WIGHT...NORTHEASTERN
SOUTHAMPTON AND SOUTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTIES AND THE NORTHEASTERN CITY
OF SUFFOLK THROUGH 915 PM EDT...

At 834 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Isle Of Wight, or 7 miles west of Smithfield, moving east at 15 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Smithfield around 840 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Rushmere, Pons,
Carrollton, Longview, Benns Church, Wills Corner, Bethel Church, Delk
Crossroads, Lawson, and Hobson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 3683 7691 3704 7687 3713 7663 3711 7661
      3708 7661 3698 7646 3688 7644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 260DEG 13KT 3696 7676 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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MRD