RICHMOND, Va. — A series of severe thunderstorms is making its way across Central Virginia Monday night, prompting officials to issue multiple weather alerts for the region. As of late Monday evening, several localities are under severe thunderstorm warnings, while others remain under a severe thunderstorm watch.
The following areas are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 11:45 p.m. Monday:
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Charles City County
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Chesterfield County
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Colonial Heights
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Dinwiddie County
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Henrico County
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Hopewell
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New Kent County
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Petersburg
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Prince George County
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Sussex County
A severe thunderstorm warning indicates that a severe thunderstorm has been detected in or near the affected localities. Residents in these areas are advised to seek shelter and stay indoors until the storm passes.
In addition to the warning areas, several other Central Virginia localities are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15. These areas include:
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Albemarle County
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Amelia County
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Buckingham County
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Cumberland County
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Caroline County
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Goochland County
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Fluvanna County
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Hanover County
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Louisa County
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Orange County
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Powhatan County
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Richmond
A severe thunderstorm watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in the impacted localities. While storms have not yet been reported in these areas, residents should remain vigilant and prepare for the possibility of severe weather.
The National Weather Service (NWS) urges those in the affected areas to monitor local weather reports and remain indoors during the storm. Residents should also have an emergency plan in place and be ready to take action in the event of high winds, hail, or other dangerous conditions.
For real-time updates on weather alerts, residents are encouraged to follow local weather services or check the National Weather Service website.
As the night progresses, authorities continue to monitor the storms, and additional warnings or watches may be issued depending on the evolving conditions.
