Weather Alert in Virginia
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 8:41PM EDT until March 16 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Caroline, VA; Charles City, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Essex, VA; Greensville, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; James City, VA; King and Queen, VA; King William, VA; New Kent, VA; Prince George, VA; Richmond, VA; Surry, VA; Sussex, VA; Westmoreland, VA; York, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA; City of Petersburg, VA; City of Richmond, VA; City of Williamsburg, VA
DESCRIPTION: At 839 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ladysmith to near Hopewell to 6 miles east of Carson to near Sussex, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. These severe storms will be near... Hopewell, Bowling Green, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Milford, Disputanta, Hanover, Sussex, Jordans Point, and Garysville around 845 PM EDT. Charles City, Waverly, Roxbury, Manquin, Burrowsville, Tunstall, Beulahville, Adkins Store, and Fort Walker around 850 PM EDT. Claremont, Talleysville, Port Royal, Newtown, Ruthville, Cabin Point, Aylett, and Providence Forge around 855 PM EDT. New Kent, King William, Saint Stephens Church, Dendron, Holdcroft, and Rustic around 900 PM EDT. Champlain, Stevensville, Millers Tavern, Loretto, Leedstown, and Elberon around 905 PM EDT. Colonial Beach, West Point, Tappahannock, Surry, Toano, King And Queen Court House, Norge, Scotland, and Barhamsville around 910 PM EDT. Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary, Jamestown, Dunnsville, Newland, Little Plymouth, Center Cross, and Shacklefords around 915 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Eltham, Grizzard, Croaker, Wayside, Lumberton, Etna Mills, Sandston, Glendale, Hilda, and Rose Garden.
INSTRUCTION: These storms are producing widespread wind damage across. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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