Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for some Central Virginia localities, others under watch

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for some Central Virginia localities, others under watch

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for some Central Virginia localities Monday night, while several others are under severe thunderstorm watch.

The following Central Virginia localities are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 11:45 p.m. Monday:

  • Charles City County
  • Chesterfield County
  • Colonial Heights
  • Dinwiddie County
  • Henrico County
  • Hopewell
  • New Kent County
  • Petersburg
  • Prince George County
  • Sussex County

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

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Several other Central Virginia localities will be under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, including:

  • Albemarle County
  • Amelia County
  • Buckingham County
  • Cumberland County
  • Caroline County
  • Goochland County
  • Fluvanna County
  • Hanover County
  • Louisa County
  • Orange County
  • Powhatan County
  • Richmond

A severe thunderstorm watch means a severe thunderstorm is possible in the impacted localities based on forecasted weather conditions.

For a full, real-time list of weather-related alerts, click here.