Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Halifax 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 5:04PM EDT until August 10 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 557 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHARLOTTE CITY OF DANVILLE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE HALIFAX HENRY PITTSYLVANIA IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA PATRICK IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA FRANKLIN
Effective August 10, 2026 at 5:04 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
1 hour ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Virginia
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Get Severe Thunderstorm Watch Alerts for Halifax County
StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Halifax 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 (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Halifax County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Halifax County, Virginia as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Patrick County, Pittsylvania County, Charlotte County, Franklin County, Henry County.