Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Hertford County, North Carolina
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 20 at 8:44PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 604 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA BERTIE CAMDEN CHOWAN CURRITUCK GATES HERTFORD NORTHAMPTON PASQUOTANK PERQUIMANS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 36 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHARLES CITY KING WILLIAM KING AND QUEEN NEW KENT IN EASTERN VIRGINIA LANCASTER MATHEWS MIDDLESEX NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA BRUNSWICK CITY OF HOPEWELL CITY OF PETERSBURG DINWIDDIE MECKLENBURG PRINCE GEORGE IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA ACCOMACK CITY OF CHESAPEAKE CITY OF EMPORIA CITY OF FRANKLIN CITY OF HAMPTON CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS CITY OF NORFOLK CITY OF POQUOSON CITY OF PORTSMOUTH CIT
Effective August 20, 2026 at 8:44 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Hertford County, North Carolina?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Hertford County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for City of Petersburg County, Northampton County, Gloucester County, City of Suffolk County, Northumberland County, Greensville County, City of Chesapeake County, City of Norfolk County, City of Poquoson County, Camden County, Chowan County, Currituck County, Gates County, Perquimans County, Accomack County, Brunswick County, Charles City County, James City County, King and Queen County, King William County, Lancaster County, Mecklenburg County, Middlesex County, New Kent County.