Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia
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NWS Wakefield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central Virginia until 5:30 PM EDT on September 2.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Virginia
- Issued
- September 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA on September 2 at 4:55 PM EDT. The alert is effective from 4:55 PM EDT until 5:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southeastern Chesterfield County, Northwestern Prince George County, the City of Colonial Heights, the City of Hopewell, and the City of Petersburg in central Virginia.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Expected Conditions
At 4:55 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Colonial Heights, moving south at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 5:30 PM EDT on September 2, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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