Severe Thunderstorm Warning — James City 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 8:04PM EDT until August 10 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
At 804 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Seaford to near Courtland, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and powerlines. These severe storms will be near... Newport News, Hampton, Franklin, Smithfield, Windsor, Courtland, Christopher Newport University, Langley AFB, Isle Of Wight, and Northampton around 810 PM EDT. Hampton University, Suffolk, Fort Monroe, Buckroe Beach, Crittenden, and Carrsville around 815 PM EDT. Holland, Driver, and Kings Fork around 820 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Vicksville, Pons, Carrollton, Lackey, Chippokes State Park, Longview, Naxera, Oriana, Chuckatuck, and Wilroy.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 8:30 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for James City 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 8:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for James City County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, City of Hampton County, City of Suffolk County, York County, City of Franklin County, Gloucester County, Surry County, Sussex County, City of Newport News County, City of Poquoson County.