Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:04 AM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CAMDEN...PASQUOTANK... PERQUIMANS...SOUTHEASTERN BERTIE...SOUTHEASTERN HERTFORD...EASTERN GATES...CURRITUCK...AND CHOWAN COUNTIES...THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE AND THE SOUTHERN CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH THROUGH 1145 PM EDT... At 1104 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Great Bridge to near Colerain to near Robersonville. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Virginia Beach, Windsor, Great Bridge, Ryland, Chesapeake, Colerain, Rockyhock, Tyner, Fentress, and Hobbsville around 1110 PM EDT. South Mills, Morgans Corner, Valhalla, Northwest, and Belvidere around 1115 PM EDT. Hertford, Winfall, and Back Bay around 1120 PM EDT. Elizabeth City, Cape Colony, Moyock, and Chapanoke around 1125 PM EDT. Burgess around 1130 PM EDT. Currituck, Camden, Elizabeth City State University, Snug Harbor, and Nixonton around 1135 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Goose Pond, Whites Crossroads, Pierceville, Newsome Store, Arrowhead Beach, Saint Johns, Parkville, Mount Gould, Yeopim Station, and Carter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for southeastern Virginia. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 2:54 AM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 379, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL JAMES RIVER FROM JRB TO HRBT, INCLUDING THE ELIZABETH RIVER
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 2:54 AM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 379, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN EASTERN VIRGINIA NORTHAMPTON IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA CITY OF CHESAPEAKE CITY OF NORFOLK CITY OF PORTSMOUTH CITY OF SUFFOLK CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOWERS HILL, CAPE CHARLES, CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT, DEEP CREEK, EXMORE, FENTRESS, GREAT BRIDGE, GREENBRIER, MOUNT PLEASANT, NORFOLK, PORTSMOUTH, SUFFOLK, AND VIRGINIA BEACH.
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 2:54 AM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel... Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA... Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM... Currituck Sound... James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River... Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 1053 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Kiptopeke Concrete Ships to near 4th Island Bay Bridge to 7 nm southwest of Little Creek, moving east at 30 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Strong thunderstorms will be near... Fishermans Island, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Anglo African Wreck, Cape Charles Light, Cape Henry, Lynnhaven, Cape Henry Wreck, and 1st Island Bay Bridge around 1100 PM EDT. Virginia Beach Oceanfront around 1105 PM EDT. Rudee Inlet around 1110 PM EDT. Sandbridge around 1120 PM EDT. Chesapeake Light Tower and 10 Nm East Of Virginia Beach Oceanfront around 1125 PM EDT. Triangle Reef around 1150 PM EDT. Fish Hook around 1155 PM EDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...40KTS
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 2:48 AM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... The northern City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 1047 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of Grand View to near Buckroe Beach to Downtown Portsmouth, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan University, Regent University, Kempsville, Norfolk, Princess Anne, Rudee Heights, Princess Anne Plaza, Sigma, Sandbridge Beach, Oceana NAS, Macons Corner, Bayside, Oceana, North Virginia Beach, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, and London Bridge. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA. && HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:57 PM Jun. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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