Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Albemarle and Nelson Counties, VA
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NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Nelson County and southwestern Albemarle County until 3:00 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Virginia
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. Effective from 2:31 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT on September 4, 2026.
Affected Areas
East central Nelson County and southwestern Albemarle County in central Virginia. Locations impacted include Schuyler, Esmont, Rockfish, Faber, and Damon.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 2:30 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Schuyler, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts. Damaging winds may cause trees and large branches to fall, potentially injuring people outdoors and damaging homes, vehicles, and roadways. Localized power outages are possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 3:00 PM EDT on September 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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