Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Culpeper 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 8 at 4:39PM EDT until August 8 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
At 438 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Quantico to Stafford to near Fredericksburg, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles. Locations impacted include... Stafford, Fredericksburg, Potomac Creek, Aquia Creek, Falmouth, Stones Corner, Leeland, Widewater, Roseville, Garrisonville, Arkendale, Spring Valley, Brooke, Ramoth, Aquia, Storck, Holly Corner, White Oak, Glendie, and Hartwood.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Culpeper 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Culpeper County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, City of Fredericksburg County.