Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 6:18PM EDT until July 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over East Highland
Park, or near Mechanicsville, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Hanover, Studley, East Highland Park, Montrose,
Sandston, Chamberlayne, Atlee, and Ashcake.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: