Alert: Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 5:14PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: Special Weather Statement
Sender Name: NWS Wakefield VA
Issued: 2017-03-28T17:14:13-04:00
Expires: 2017-03-28T18:00:00-04:00
Description: At 513 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Langley AFB,
moving east at 5 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph and pea to half inch hail are
possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Hampton, Langley AFB, Buckroe Beach, Grand View, Fox Hill, Langley
View, Messick and Plum Tree Island Refuge.

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.

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.
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

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-2295348
CAP MessageType: Alert