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2025 [KAKQ] WAKEFIELD Severe Thunderstorm (SV) Warning (W) Number 35

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Storm Based Warning History

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WUUS51 KAKQ 202132
SVRAKQ
VAC033-041-057-075-085-087-097-101-145-760-202200-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SV.W.0035.250320T2132Z-250320T2200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
532 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
  North central Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
  Northwestern King and Queen County in east central Virginia...
  Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia...
  Southeastern Caroline County in north central Virginia...
  Northern Henrico County in central Virginia...
  King William County in east central Virginia...
  Hanover County in central Virginia...
  East central Powhatan County in central Virginia...
  South central Essex County in east central Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 532 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Wyndham to near Tuckahoe to 6 miles east of
  Moseley, moving northeast at 80 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

* Locations impacted include...
  Randolph Macon College, Gum Tree, Manakin, Manquin, Beulahville,
  Etna Mills, Montrose, Biscoe, Chamberlayne, Atlee, Dawn, Ashcake,
  Crouch, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, Duane Fork,
  King William, Sparta, Central Garage, and Sabot.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7685 3762 7710 3763 7713 3761 7714
      3743 7746 3743 7753 3740 7766 3767 7780
      3811 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 225DEG 66KT 3773 7761 3759 7762 3745 7766 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

MM
119 
WWUS51 KAKQ 202141
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
541 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

VAC145-202151-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
Powhatan VA-
541 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL POWHATAN COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7685 3762 7710 3763 7713 3761 7714
      3743 7746 3743 7753 3740 7766 3772 7765
      3811 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 225DEG 66KT 3783 7748 3769 7749 3755 7753 

$$

VAC033-041-057-075-085-087-097-101-760-202200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
City of Richmond VA-Chesterfield VA-King and Queen VA-Goochland VA-
Caroline VA-Henrico VA-King William VA-Hanover VA-Essex VA-
541 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHESTERFIELD...NORTHWESTERN KING AND QUEEN...
SOUTHEASTERN GOOCHLAND...SOUTHEASTERN CAROLINE...NORTHERN HENRICO...
KING WILLIAM...SOUTHERN HANOVER AND SOUTH CENTRAL ESSEX COUNTIES AND
THE CITY OF RICHMOND...

At 541 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Kings Dominion to Glen Allen to University Of
Richmond, moving northeast at 75 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

Locations impacted include...
Randolph Macon College, Gum Tree, Manquin, Beulahville, Etna Mills,
Montrose, Biscoe, Chamberlayne, Atlee, Dawn, Ashcake, Crouch,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, Duane Fork, King William,
Sparta, Central Garage, Laurel, and Wyndham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Wakefield.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7685 3762 7710 3763 7713 3761 7714
      3743 7746 3743 7753 3740 7766 3772 7765
      3811 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 225DEG 66KT 3783 7748 3769 7749 3755 7753 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

MM
769 
WWUS51 KAKQ 202158
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

VAC033-041-057-075-085-087-097-101-760-202208-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
City of Richmond VA-Chesterfield VA-King and Queen VA-Goochland VA-
Caroline VA-Henrico VA-King William VA-Hanover VA-Essex VA-
558 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHESTERFIELD...
NORTHWESTERN KING AND QUEEN...SOUTHEASTERN GOOCHLAND...SOUTHEASTERN
CAROLINE...NORTHERN HENRICO...KING WILLIAM...SOUTHERN HANOVER AND
SOUTH CENTRAL ESSEX COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND WILL EXPIRE AT
600 PM EDT...

The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Wakefield.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7685 3762 7710 3763 7713 3761 7714
      3743 7746 3743 7753 3740 7766 3772 7765
      3811 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 225DEG 66KT 3804 7722 3790 7723 3776 7727 

$$

MM
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467 
WUUS51 KAKQ 202132
SVRAKQ
VAC033-041-057-075-085-087-097-101-145-760-202200-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SV.W.0035.250320T2132Z-250320T2200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
532 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
  North central Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
  Northwestern King and Queen County in east central Virginia...
  Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia...
  Southeastern Caroline County in north central Virginia...
  Northern Henrico County in central Virginia...
  King William County in east central Virginia...
  Hanover County in central Virginia...
  East central Powhatan County in central Virginia...
  South central Essex County in east central Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 532 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Wyndham to near Tuckahoe to 6 miles east of
  Moseley, moving northeast at 80 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

* Locations impacted include...
  Randolph Macon College, Gum Tree, Manakin, Manquin, Beulahville,
  Etna Mills, Montrose, Biscoe, Chamberlayne, Atlee, Dawn, Ashcake,
  Crouch, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, Duane Fork,
  King William, Sparta, Central Garage, and Sabot.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7685 3762 7710 3763 7713 3761 7714
      3743 7746 3743 7753 3740 7766 3767 7780
      3811 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 225DEG 66KT 3773 7761 3759 7762 3745 7766 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

MM
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119 
WWUS51 KAKQ 202141
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
541 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

VAC145-202151-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
Powhatan VA-
541 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL POWHATAN COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7685 3762 7710 3763 7713 3761 7714
      3743 7746 3743 7753 3740 7766 3772 7765
      3811 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 225DEG 66KT 3783 7748 3769 7749 3755 7753 

$$

VAC033-041-057-075-085-087-097-101-760-202200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
City of Richmond VA-Chesterfield VA-King and Queen VA-Goochland VA-
Caroline VA-Henrico VA-King William VA-Hanover VA-Essex VA-
541 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHESTERFIELD...NORTHWESTERN KING AND QUEEN...
SOUTHEASTERN GOOCHLAND...SOUTHEASTERN CAROLINE...NORTHERN HENRICO...
KING WILLIAM...SOUTHERN HANOVER AND SOUTH CENTRAL ESSEX COUNTIES AND
THE CITY OF RICHMOND...

At 541 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Kings Dominion to Glen Allen to University Of
Richmond, moving northeast at 75 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

Locations impacted include...
Randolph Macon College, Gum Tree, Manquin, Beulahville, Etna Mills,
Montrose, Biscoe, Chamberlayne, Atlee, Dawn, Ashcake, Crouch,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, Duane Fork, King William,
Sparta, Central Garage, Laurel, and Wyndham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Wakefield.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7685 3762 7710 3763 7713 3761 7714
      3743 7746 3743 7753 3740 7766 3772 7765
      3811 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 225DEG 66KT 3783 7748 3769 7749 3755 7753 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

MM
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769 
WWUS51 KAKQ 202158
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

VAC033-041-057-075-085-087-097-101-760-202208-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
City of Richmond VA-Chesterfield VA-King and Queen VA-Goochland VA-
Caroline VA-Henrico VA-King William VA-Hanover VA-Essex VA-
558 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHESTERFIELD...
NORTHWESTERN KING AND QUEEN...SOUTHEASTERN GOOCHLAND...SOUTHEASTERN
CAROLINE...NORTHERN HENRICO...KING WILLIAM...SOUTHERN HANOVER AND
SOUTH CENTRAL ESSEX COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND WILL EXPIRE AT
600 PM EDT...

The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Wakefield.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7685 3762 7710 3763 7713 3761 7714
      3743 7746 3743 7753 3740 7766 3772 7765
      3811 7726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 225DEG 66KT 3804 7722 3790 7723 3776 7727 

$$

MM

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