Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Como, or near Murfreesboro, backbuilding to the west at 10 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Northampton, northwestern Hertford and south central Southampton Counties, including the following locations... Riddicksville, Pendleton, Severn, Bartonsville, Riverdale, Barretts Crossroad, Shiloh, and Branchville.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 5:25 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 6:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*