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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Accomack, VA; Northampton, VA

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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Accomack, VA; Northampton, VA

ISSUED: 2:49 AM ET Fri Sep 4 | EXPIRES: 3:15 AM ET Fri Sep 4

What's Happening: A severe thunderstorm was located near Onley, or 15 miles northeast of Exmore, at 2:48 AM EDT. It is moving east at 40 mph and is radar indicated. The hazard is 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and powerlines. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of Accomack and northern Northampton Counties, including Hallwood, Harborton, Melfa, Mappsville, Wallops Island, Temperanceville, Nelsonia, Sanford, Modest Town, and Oak Hall.

Who This Affects:

  • Accomack, VA
  • Northampton, VA

What To Do:

  • Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
  • Report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
  • This warning expires at 3:15 AM ET Fri Sep 4.

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