Special Weather Statement in Sussex County, Virginia

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED 7/18/2025 8:54:00 PM (UTC) Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Observed
7/18/2025 8:54:00 PM until 7/18/2025 9:45:00 PM
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
At 854 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sedley, or 7 miles north of Courtland, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. Locations impacted include... Franklin, Smithfield, Windsor, Courtland, Wakefield, Suffolk, Isle Of Wight, Ivor, Hunterdale, Sedley, Carrsville, Kings Fork, Zuni, Vicksville, Booth Fork, Pons, Longview, Bethel Church, Ellis Fork, and Dory.
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