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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
648 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
VAZ097-098-530-531-222330-
Norfolk VA-Portsmouth VA-Virginia Beach VA-Chesapeake VA-
648 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ...THE SOUTHERN CITY OF
NORFOLK...THE NORTHWESTERN CITY OF CHESAPEAKE...THE CITY OF
PORTSMOUTH AND THE NORTHWESTERN CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH THROUGH 730 PM
EDT...

At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cradock, or near Downtown Portsmouth, moving east at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.

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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Downtown Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Cradock 
  around 655 PM EDT.
  Ghent around 705 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include South Norfolk,
Portlock, and Greenbrier.

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.

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 3678 7614 3679 7646 3680 7646 3684 7644
      3690 7615
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 260DEG 6KT 3681 7636 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Butner