Severe thunderstorm watches issued across Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Severe thunderstorm watches have been issued across Central Virginia localities on Thursday afternoon.

A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect until 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, in the following localities:

• City of Richmond
• Chesterfield County
• Henrico County
• Hanover County
• City of Petersburg
• Amelia County
• Louisa County
• City of Hopewell
• Powhatan County
• Albemarle County
• Prince George County
• City of Colonial Heights
• Richmond County
• Brunswick County
• Caroline County
• King William County
• New Kent County
• Buckingham County
• Nottoway County
• Charles City County
• City of Charlottesville
• Cumberland County
• Dinwiddie County
• Essex County
• Greene County
• Fluvanna County
• Goochland County
• Mecklenburg County
• Middlesex County