Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA
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NWS Wakefield VA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the City of Norfolk and northwestern City of Virginia Beach until 9:15 PM EDT on June 12.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Virginia
- Issued
- July 9, 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 6 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Virginia.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA. The alert is effective from June 12 at 8:36 PM EDT until June 12 at 9:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the east central City of Norfolk and the northwestern City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia. Other locations impacted include Bayside, Oceana, and North Virginia Beach.
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 8:36 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Norfolk International, or near Virginia Wesleyan University, moving east at 15 mph. Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9:15 PM EDT on June 12, 2026. The storm is expected near Virginia Beach around 8:40 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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