Alert: Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: Special Weather Statement
Sender Name: NWS Wakefield VA
Issued: 2017-06-17T14:44:19-04:00
Expires: 2017-06-17T15:45:00-04:00
Description: At 242 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lancaster, or
near Kilmarnock, moving north at 15 mph.

Rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches and wind gusts of 35 mph are
possible with this storm. In addition, expect frequent cloud to
ground lightning.

Locations impacted include…
Kilmarnock, Fair Port, Lancaster, White Stone, Lewisetta,
Heathsville, Wicomico Church, Byrdton, Lottsburg, Regina, Mollusk,
Avalon, Brook Vale, Nuttsville, Reedville, Edwardsville, Christ
Church, Middletons Corner, Dodlyt and Rehoboth Church.

Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of this storm. Be
prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy rain
could cause ponding of water on roads…and possible minor flooding
of ditches and poor drainage areas.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike more than 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Instruction:

Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Categories: Met,
Area Description: Lancaster; Northumberland

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-2412239
CAP MessageType: Alert