Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Richmond area

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Richmond area

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for some Richmond-area localities on Thursday afternoon.

The warning will be in effect until 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 in the following Central Virginia localities:

  • City of Richmond
  • Henrico County
  • Hanover County

A severe thunderstorm warning means a severe thunderstorm was located in or near the impacted localities.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), these kinds of storms can cause damage to trees, vehicles and powerlines.

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