Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Albemarle and Nelson Counties, VA

Source: NOAA · Central Virginia

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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.

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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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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