Severe Thunderstorm Warning — City of Chesapeake County, Virginia
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 8:00PM EDT until August 10 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... The southeastern City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia... The northeastern City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia... The central City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 800 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fentress, or near Great Bridge, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Princess Anne around 805 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Rudee Heights, Mount Pleasant, Princess Anne Plaza, Sigma, Sandbridge Beach, Oceana NAS, Macons Corner, Pungo, Greenbrier, and Oceana.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for City of Chesapeake County, Virginia?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for City of Chesapeake County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for City of Norfolk County, City of Virginia Beach County.