Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Wakefield VA
AREA: Westmoreland
SENT: 2026-07-22T17:28:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 5:28PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Port Royal, or near King George, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Westmoreland County, including the following locations… Oak Grove,
Potomac Beach, Potomac Mills, and Westmoreland State.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-22T18:00:00-04:00