Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 14 at 6:11PM EDT until June 14 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
SVRAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
North central Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia...
Northwestern Henrico County in central Virginia...
South central Hanover County in central Virginia...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 611 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Manakin to near Bon Air, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
* Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Virginia Union University,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, University Of Richmond,
Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, East Highland Park, Glen Allen,
Laurel, Lakeside, Bensley, Richmond Heights, Elmont, Montrose,
Richmond International, Solomons Store, and Chamberlayne.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Damaging winds, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are
occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Chesterfield, VA; Goochland, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: