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Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 6:14AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Patchy dense fog has developed over central and south central Virginia, and interior northeast North Carolina early this morning. Expect visibility to vary between one half to one mile, and locally a quarter mile or less. Fog should lift and dissipate between 8 and 9 AM. Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog. Drive at reduced speeds, watch for children at school bus stops, and use low beam headlights only.
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Flash Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:30PM EDT until May 6 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina... Southwestern Chowan County in northeastern North Carolina... * Until 1245 AM EDT. * At 930 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 5 at 6:42PM EDT until May 5 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northeastern North Carolina. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Wakefield.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 5 at 6:41PM EDT until May 5 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for eastern, southeastern and east central Virginia. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for portions of King and Queen and Middlesex through 715 PM.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 5 at 6:39PM EDT until May 5 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Southampton County in southeastern Virginia... Northeastern Sussex County in southeastern Virginia... South central Surry County in southeastern Virginia... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 639 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of Courtland, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Wakefield around 705 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Vicksville, Booth Fork, Dory, Berlin
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Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 6:19AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 619 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Whaleyville to near Sunbury to near Tyner. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Ryland, Suffolk, Tyner, Corapeake, and Hobbsville around 625 AM EDT. Chesapeake and Belvidere around 630 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Gliden, Horseshoe, Newsome Store, Savage, Peach, Suffolk Airport, Nicanor, Sharon, Carter, and
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Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 5:53AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 553 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sussex, or 15 miles southwest of Waverly, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sussex around 600 AM EDT. Homeville around 605 AM EDT. Waverly around 625 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Yale, Lumberton, Newville, Booker, Littleton, and Hilda.
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Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 6:38AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 638 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dinwiddie, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Petersburg around 645 AM EDT. Colonial Heights, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia State University, Ettrick, and Matoaca around 650 AM EDT. Hopewell and Prince George around 655 AM EDT. Jordans Point around 710 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include New Bohemia, Petersburg Airport, Richard Bland College, Meadowville, Burgess, Birchett Estate, Addison, Reams, Prince George Golf
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Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 617 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brunswick, or 10 miles south of Lawrenceville, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Radium around 640 AM EDT. Emporia around 645 AM EDT. Purdy around 650 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Ante, Brink, Bufford Crossroads, Triplet, Lanes Corner, Pleasant Shade, Fields Crossroads, White Plains, Valentines, and Emporia Reservoir.