Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 6:09PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rice, or near Longwood University, moving east at 10 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...
Farmville, Burkeville, Rice, Guinea Mills, Raines Tavern, Angola, Rodophil, Moran, Hawk, Paineville, Reeds, Stoddert, and Deatonville.

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