Severe Thunderstorm Warning — City of Petersburg 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 6:58PM EDT until August 10 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Chesterfield County in central Virginia... Eastern Greensville County in southeastern Virginia... The City of Colonial Heights in central Virginia... The City of Hopewell in south central Virginia... The City of Emporia in southeastern Virginia... The City of Petersburg in south central Virginia... Central Southampton County in southeastern Virginia... Prince George County in south central Virginia... Sussex County in southeastern Virginia... Dinwiddie County in south central Virginia... Central Surry County in southeastern Virginia... Northeastern Brunswick County in south central Virginia... * Until 745 PM EDT. * At 658 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Fort Lee to Dewitt, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Severe thunderstorms will be
Effective August 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
22 minutes ago
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 Petersburg 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 (22 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for City of Petersburg County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for City of Hopewell County, Chesterfield County, City of Colonial Heights County.