Wakefield, VA – Virginia residents are bracing for another day of widespread showers and thunderstorms, with a significant threat of flash flooding across the state. The highest risk areas include northeast North Carolina and far southeast Virginia, particularly the southside of Hampton Roads. The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a flood watch for these regions, predicting rainfall totals of 1-3 inches.
According to the National Weather Service, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, with heavy rain likely to persist from this morning through the evening. The heaviest rainfall is anticipated in the urban corridor of Hampton Roads, where localized amounts could exceed 2-3 inches, potentially leading to flash flooding.
Looking ahead, Friday should see a significant improvement with mainly dry conditions expected across most of Virginia, except for isolated and scattered storms over northeast North Carolina. The weekend forecast promises a pleasant change, featuring low humidity and slightly below-normal temperatures. Saturday and Sunday are predicted to be sunny with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s, providing a welcome respite from the recent severe weather.
