Norfolk, VA – A tornado watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday for several counties in southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina as severe storms move through the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, the watch covers 18 counties in Virginia, including Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Williamsburg. In North Carolina, nine counties are under the watch, including Bertie, Camden, and Pasquotank. Residents in these areas should remain alert for the potential development of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.
The affected regions may experience damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes as the storm system progresses. Officials advise residents to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.
The severe weather threat is expected to subside after 8 p.m., but residents should stay vigilant as conditions can change rapidly. The National Weather Service urges those in the watch area to review emergency preparedness plans and stay tuned to local forecasts for updates.
For real-time weather alerts, residents can monitor local news stations, NOAA Weather Radio, and official National Weather Service channels.
