Alert: Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: Special Weather Statement
Sender Name: NWS Wakefield VA
Issued: 2017-03-28T16:38:05-04:00
Expires: 2017-03-28T17:15:00-04:00
Description: At 436 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Patrick Henry
Field, moving east at 15 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph and pea to dime size hail are
possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Newport News, Hampton, Langley AFB, Christopher Newport University,
Patrick Henry Field, Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences, Seaford,
Gloucester Point, Northampton, Buckroe Beach, Grand View, Lee Hall,
Denbigh, Tabb, Beaconsdale, Fort Eustis, Lackey, Oriana, Newport News
Golf Course and Oyster Point.

Motorists should use extra caution. 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 lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can
strike more than 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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.
Instruction:

Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Categories: Met,
Area Description: York; City of Hampton; City of Poquoson; City of Newport News; City of Williamsburg

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-2295270
CAP MessageType: Alert