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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
127 PM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 

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Eastern Hanover VA-Western Chesterfield VA-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) VA-
Eastern Henrico VA-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights) VA-
127 PM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CHESTERFIELD...
SOUTHEASTERN HENRICO AND SOUTH CENTRAL HANOVER COUNTIES AND THE CITY
OF RICHMOND THROUGH 215 PM EDT...

At 127 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Highland Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent 
         lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile 
         vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. 
         Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Highland Springs around 130 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Richmond
International, Fair Oaks, Richmond Heights, Varina, Elko, Drewrys
Bluff, Montrose, Centralia, and Sandston.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 3763 7730 3755 7722 3755 7723 3749 7718
      3748 7718 3734 7746 3747 7758
TIME...MOT...LOC 1727Z 312DEG 3KT 3749 7736 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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