Special Weather Statement issued August 3 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Prospect, or near Hampden Sydney, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Farmville, Longwood University, and Hampden Sydney around 455 PM EDT.
Rice around 510 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Raines Tavern, Briery Creek Lake, Tuggle, Prince Edward Station, Angola, Twin Lakes State Park, Allens Mill, Rodophil, Burkes Tavern, and Moran.

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