Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southampton and Franklin, VA
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NOAA issued it on May 3, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Wakefield for Southampton and Franklin in Virginia, effective until 8:15 PM EDT, with risks of 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Virginia
- Issued
- May 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Virginia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. This alert is effective immediately and was sent at 7:30 PM EDT on April 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Southampton, VA, and the City of Franklin, VA, in southeastern Virginia. Specific locations impacted include Newsoms, Sunbeam, Handsom, Riverdale, Drewryville, Shiloh, Story, Worrell, and Capron.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inches). Expect damage to trees and powerlines, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:30 PM EDT on April 25, 2026, and expires at 8:15 PM EDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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