First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Watch extended until 3AM Tuesday

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of central Virginia until 3 a.m.

Damaging wind, heavy rain and frequent lightning possible into the early morning hours Tuesday — Damaging wind, heavy rain and frequent lightning possible into the early morning hours Tuesday(NWS)

We were in an Enhanced, level 3 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms. The Enhanced Risk wording means “Numerous severe storms possible.” This is the first time this year that we’ve had an Enhanced Risk in RVA.

Our forecast verified with numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with numerous damaging wind and large hail reports.

Wow. Hail from Rice in Prince Edward county around 8 this evening! Thanks for sharing, Cassie Mills! @NBC12 #vawx pic.twitter.com/oh55gKI7EK
— Megan Wise (@MegWiseNBC12) June 27, 2023

Threats

Wind damage from straight line gusts is our primary threat. Power outages and downed trees are possible.

Strong, damaging winds and large hail are our primary threats. Flooding possible. There is a... — Strong, damaging winds and large hail are our primary threats. Flooding possible. There is a low end chance for a tornado.(nbc12)

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