Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Orange 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 4:43PM EDT until August 10 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 555 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CECIL IN NORTHERN MARYLAND BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITY HARFORD IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CALVERT CHARLES ST. MARYS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE KING GEORGE NELSON ORANGE SPOTSYLVANIA IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA ARLINGTON CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY OF FAIRFAX CITY OF FALLS CHURCH CITY OF MANASSAS CITY OF MANASSAS PARK CULPEPER FAIRFAX FAUQUIER PRINCE WILLIAM STAFFORD IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA MADISON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ABINGDON, ADAMS MORGAN, ADEN, AIRLIE, ALEXANDRIA, ALSOP, ANDORA, ANNANDALE, ANNAPOLIS, APPLETON, ARKE
Effective August 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Orange 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 minute 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 Orange County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Charles County, Culpeper County, Stafford County, Calvert County, District of Columbia County, City of Manassas Park County, Howard County, Cecil County, Greene County, King George County, St. Marys County, City of Manassas County, Fauquier County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Prince William County, City of Charlottesville County, City of Falls Church County, Albemarle County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Madison County, Nelson County.