Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Amherst County, Virginia
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 10 at 3:18PM EDT until August 10 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 557 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AMHERST APPOMATTOX BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL CITY OF LYNCHBURG IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA BEDFORD IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CRAIG IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALLEGHANY VA BATH BOTETOURT CITY OF BUENA VISTA CITY OF COVINGTON CITY OF LEXINGTON ROCKBRIDGE IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA GREENBRIER MONROE SUMMERS
Effective August 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
Also In Effect For
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Amherst County, Virginia?
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 (just now). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Amherst County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Rockbridge County, City of Lexington County, City of Buena Vista County, Appomattox County, City of Lynchburg County, Craig County, Alleghany County, Monroe County, Bath County, Bedford County, Campbell County, Botetourt County, Summers County, City of Covington County, Greenbrier County, Buckingham County.