Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Powhatan 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 6:09PM EDT until August 10 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... The City of Richmond in central Virginia... Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia... The City of Hopewell in south central Virginia... Charles City County in east central Virginia... North central Prince George County in south central Virginia... Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia... New Kent County in east central Virginia... Henrico County in central Virginia... Southern King William County in east central Virginia... Southern Hanover County in central Virginia... Northeastern Powhatan County in central Virginia... * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 609 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Champlain to near Hanover to Manakin, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Richmond, University Of Richmond, Mecha
Effective August 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 7:00 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. 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 Powhatan 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 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Powhatan County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for City of Richmond County, Chesterfield County, Prince George County, City of Hopewell County, New Kent County, Goochland County, Charles City County, Henrico County.