Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Mecklenburg; Lunenburg |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:34 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 5:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:34 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-18 @ 4:34 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:34PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dryburg, or 8 miles east of South Boston, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Mecklenburg and southwestern Lunenburg Counties, including the following locations... Fairview, Plantersville, Rogers Corner, Spanish Grove, Buffalo Junction, Finchley, Fort Mitchell, Finneywood, Skipwith, and John H Kerr Reservoir. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Essex, VA; Lancaster, VA; Northumberland, VA; Richmond, VA; Westmoreland, VA |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:28 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 5:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:28 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-18 @ 4:28 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 5:28PM EDT until July 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northumberland County in eastern Virginia... Richmond County in east central Virginia... Westmoreland County in east central Virginia... North central Essex County in east central Virginia... Lancaster County in eastern Virginia... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 527 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Montross to near Lewisetta to near Lancaster, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Kilmarnock, Fair Port, Coles Point, and Wicomico Church around 535 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Byrdton, Currioman Landing, Threeway, Lottsburg, Regina, Mollusk, Senora, Avalon, Mount Holly, and Brook Vale. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Charlotte, VA; Halifax, VA |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:28 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 5:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:28 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 5:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-07-18 @ 4:28 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 5:28PM EDT until July 18 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
SVRRNK The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Charlotte County in south central Virginia... Southeastern Halifax County in south central Virginia... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 528 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dryburg, or 8 miles east of South Boston, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... South Boston... Redoak... Clover... Scottsburg... Hitesburg... Cluster Springs... and Staunton River State Park. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Pittsylvania; Halifax |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:20 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 4:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:20 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-07-18 @ 4:20 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elmo, or 8 miles south of Ingram, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... South Boston... Halifax... Turbeville... Ingram... Elmo... and Ringgold. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Cumberland, VA; Fluvanna, VA; Goochland, VA; Hanover, VA; Louisa, VA; Powhatan, VA |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:12 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 5:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:12 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-18 @ 4:12 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 5:12PM EDT until July 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Louisa County in central Virginia... Northeastern Cumberland County in central Virginia... Goochland County in central Virginia... West central Hanover County in central Virginia... Northern Powhatan County in central Virginia... East central Fluvanna County in central Virginia... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 511 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ferncliff to near Fife to near Lakeside Village, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Goochland, Hadensville, Cartersville, Gum Spring, Fife, Oilville, Trenholm, Lakeside Village, Montpelier, Sabot, Duncan, Orchid, Crozier, Rock Castle, Vontay, Maidens, Three Square, Irwin, Johnsons Springs, and Whiteville. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Halifax; Charlotte |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:12 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 4:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:12 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-07-18 @ 4:12 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Cluster Springs, or near South Boston, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... South Boston... Halifax... Redoak... Turbeville... Scottsburg... Hitesburg... and Cluster Springs. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Caroline, VA; Goochland, VA; Hanover, VA; Louisa, VA |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:03 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 4:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 4:03 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 4:45 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-18 @ 4:03 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 5:03PM EDT until July 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Louisa County in central Virginia... Central Goochland County in central Virginia... Southwestern Caroline County in north central Virginia... Northwestern Hanover County in central Virginia... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 502 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hadensville, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and powerlines. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Bumpass around 530 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Orchid, Chilesburg, Golansville, Pendleton, Sandy Hook, Oliver, Coatesville, Hewlett, Mabelton, and Noel. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia, DC; Charles, MD; St. Marys, MD; Albemarle, VA; Arlington, VA; Culpeper, VA; Fairfax, VA; Fauquier, VA; Greene, VA; King George, VA; Loudoun, VA; Madison, VA; Nelson, VA; Orange, VA; Prince William, VA; Rappahannock, VA; Spotsylvania, VA; Stafford, VA; City of Alexandria, VA; City of Charlottesville, VA; City of Fairfax, VA; City of Falls Church, VA; City of Fredericksburg, VA; City of Manassas, VA; City of Manassas Park, VA |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 3:33 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 3:33 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-18 @ 3:33 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 4:33PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 496 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHARLES ST. MARYS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE KING GEORGE NELSON ORANGE SPOTSYLVANIA IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA ARLINGTON CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY OF FAIRFAX CITY OF FALLS CHURCH CITY OF MANASSAS CITY OF MANASSAS PARK CULPEPER FAIRFAX FAUQUIER LOUDOUN PRINCE WILLIAM STAFFORD IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA MADISON RAPPAHANNOCK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADAMS MORGAN, ADEN, AIRLIE, ALEXANDRIA, ALSOP, ANNANDALE, ARKENDALE, ARLINGTON, BALLSTON, BARCROFT, BETHEL, BROKENBURG, BROOKFIELD, BURKE, BURR HILL, CALIFORNIA, CALLAWAY, CARDOVA, CATALPA, CHANTILLY, CHARLOTTESVILLE, CHERRYDALE, CHESTER GAP, COUNTRYSIDE, CULPEPER, DAHLGREN, DALE CITY, DAMERON, DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EVERONA, FAIRFAX, FAIRFAX STATION, FALLS CHURCH, FALMOUTH, FIVE FORKS, FORDSVILLE, FREDERICKSBURG, GARRISONVILLE, GATEWOOD, GLEEDSVILLE, GLENDIE, GREENFIELD, INDEPENDENT HILL, LAHORE, LAKE RIDGE, LANGLEY, LEESBURG, LEXINGTON PARK, LUCKETTS, MADISON MILLS, MADISON RUN, MANASSAS, MANASSAS PARK, MASSAPONAX, MCLEAN, MONTCLAIR, MONTEBELLO, NASONS, OAK GROVE, ORANGE, OVERTON, PARTLOW, PINEY POINT, POST OAK, RAPIDAN, REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT, RESTON, REVA, RIDGE, RIVERCREST, ROLLINS FORK, ROSSLYN, SHADY GROVE, SHILOH, SOTTERLEY, SPOTSYLVANIA COURT, ST. CHARLES, STERLING PARK, STEVENSBURG, TURNBULL, TWYMANS MILL, UNIONVILLE, WALDORF, WARRENTON, WASHINGTON, WIDEWATER, WINSTON, AND WOODBRIDGE. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
| Area(s): | Caswell, NC; Rockingham, NC; Stokes, NC; Amherst, VA; Appomattox, VA; Bedford, VA; Botetourt, VA; Buckingham, VA; Campbell, VA; Charlotte, VA; Franklin, VA; Halifax, VA; Henry, VA; Patrick, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; Roanoke, VA; Rockbridge, VA; City of Buena Vista, VA; City of Danville, VA; City of Lexington, VA; City of Lynchburg, VA; City of Martinsville, VA; City of Roanoke, VA; City of Salem, VA |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 1:15 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 1:15 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-07-18 @ 1:15 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:15PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 496 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CASWELL ROCKINGHAM STOKES IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AMHERST APPOMATTOX BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL CITY OF LYNCHBURG IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA BEDFORD CHARLOTTE CITY OF DANVILLE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE HALIFAX HENRY PITTSYLVANIA IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA PATRICK IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA BOTETOURT CITY OF BUENA VISTA CITY OF LEXINGTON CITY OF ROANOKE CITY OF SALEM FRANKLIN ROANOKE ROCKBRIDGE |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
| Area(s): | Dorchester, MD; Somerset, MD; Wicomico, MD; Worcester, MD; Camden, NC; Currituck, NC; Gates, NC; Hertford, NC; Northampton, NC; Pasquotank, NC; Accomack, VA; Amelia, VA; Brunswick, VA; Caroline, VA; Charles City, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Cumberland, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Essex, VA; Fluvanna, VA; Gloucester, VA; Goochland, VA; Greensville, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; Isle of Wight, VA; James City, VA; King and Queen, VA; King William, VA; Lancaster, VA; Louisa, VA; Lunenburg, VA; Mathews, VA; Mecklenburg, VA; Middlesex, VA; New Kent, VA; Northampton, VA; Northumberland, VA; Nottoway, VA; Powhatan, VA; Prince Edward, VA; Prince George, VA; Richmond, VA; Southampton, VA; Surry, VA; Sussex, VA; Westmoreland, VA; York, VA; City of Chesapeake, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Emporia, VA; City of Franklin, VA; City of Hampton, VA; City of Hopewell, VA; City of Newport News, VA; City of Norfolk, VA; City of Petersburg, VA; City of Poquoson, VA; City of Portsmouth, VA; City of Richmond, VA; City of Suffolk, VA; City of Virginia Beach, VA; City of Williamsburg, VA |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 1:14 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 1:15 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-18 @ 1:14 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 496 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MARYLAND DORCHESTER SOMERSET WICOMICO WORCESTER IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA CAMDEN CURRITUCK GATES HERTFORD NORTHAMPTON PASQUOTANK IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 53 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AMELIA CHESTERFIELD CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS CITY OF RICHMOND CUMBERLAND FLUVANNA GOOCHLAND HANOVER HENRICO LOUISA POWHATAN PRINCE EDWARD IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHARLES CITY ESSEX KING WILLIAM KING AND QUEEN NEW KENT RICHMOND WESTMORELAND IN EASTERN VIRGINIA LANCASTER MATHEWS MIDDLESEX NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND IN NORTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CAROLINE IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA BRUNSWICK CITY OF HOPEWELL CITY OF PETERSBURG DINWIDDIE LUNENBURG MECKLENBURG NOTTOWAY PRINCE GEORGE IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA ACCOMACK CITY OF CHESAPEAKE CITY OF EMPORIA CITY OF FRANKLIN CITY OF HAMPTON CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS CITY OF NORFOLK CITY OF POQUOSON CITY OF PORTSMOUTH CITY OF SUFFOLK CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG GLOUCESTER GREENSVILLE ISLE OF WIGHT JAMES CITY SOUTHAMPTON SURRY SUSSEX YORK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AHOSKIE, AMELIA COURTHOUSE, ANGOLA, ANTE, BACONS CASTLE, BARHAM, BARNETTS, BAVON, BEACH, BON AIR, BOOTH FORK, BOTTOMS BRIDGE, BOWERS HILL, BOYKINS, BRAYS FORK, BROWNS CORNER, BRUNSWICK, BRYANTOWN, BUFFORD CROSSROADS, BURRUSS CORNER, BUSCH GARDENS, CAMBRIDGE, CAPE CHARLES, CARET, CEDAR FORK, CENTER CROSS, CENTERVILLE, CHAMPLAIN, CHASE CITY, CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT, CHESTER, CHESTERFIELD, CHINCOTEAGUE, CHIPPOKES STATE PARK, CHRISTENSONS CORNER, CHULA, CLANCIE, CLARESVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, COLONIAL BEACH, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CORBIN, COURTLAND, COWIE CORNER, CREWE, CRISFIELD, CROAKER, CURRITUCK, DAWN, DEEP CREEK, DENARO, DRAGONVILLE, DUNBROOKE, DUNNSVILLE, DURAND, EAGLETOWN, EARLS, EDGERTON, ELIZABETH CITY, EMPORIA, EMPORIA AIRPORT, EMPORIA RESERVOIR, EWELL, EXMORE, FARMVILLE, FENTRESS, FIVE FORKS, FORT LEE, FRANKLIN, GARYSBURG, GASTON, GATESVILLE, GLEN ALLEN, GLOUCESTER POINT, GOOCHLAND, GREAT BRIDGE, GREEN PLAIN, GREENBACKVILLE, GREENBRIER, GRESSIT, GROVE, GUINEA MILLS, GUM FORKS, GWALTNEY CORNER, HAMPTON, HAWK, HOG ISLAND GAME RESERVE, HOPEWELL, HORNTOWN, HORSESHOE, HOWERTONS, HUNTERDALE, IVOR, JETERSVILLE, KENBRIDGE, KILMARNOCK, KING AND QUEEN COURT HOUSE, LAKE MONTICELLO, LANCASTER, LAWRENCEVILLE, LEWISETTA, LILLY, LITTLE PLYMOUTH, LOUISA, MANNBORO, MASCOT, MATTAPONI, MEADOWVILLE, MECHANICSVILLE, MIDLOTHIAN, MINERAL, MOSELEY, MOUNT PLEASANT, MOUNTCASTLE, NEW CHURCH, NEW KENT AIRPORT, NEW POINT, NEW POINT COMFORT, NEWPORT NEWS, NORFOLK, OCEAN CITY, ONANCOCK, ORAPAX FARMS, PEARY, PETERSBURG, POOLESVILLE, POQUOSON, PORTSMOUTH, POWHATAN, PRINCESS ANNE, QUINTON, RAINES TAVERN, REAMS, REEDS, RICH SQUARE, RICHMOND, ROXBURY, SALISBURY, SANDSTON, SCOTTS FORK, SHARON, SMITHFIELD, SOUTH HILL, STODDERT, SUFFOLK, TALLEYSVILLE, TRIPLET, URBANNA, VALENTINES, VICTORIA, VIRGINIA BEACH, VULTARE, WAKEFIELD, WARSAW, WAVERLY, WAYSIDE, WEST POINT, WHITE PLAINS, WILLIAMSBURG, AND YORKTOWN. |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 10:43 am -> 2026-07-18 @ 6:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-18 @ 10:43 am |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:43AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
A slow-moving front will interact with a very humid airmass in place to result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of Maryland, including the following areas, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Cecil, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Frederick, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard, Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford and Southern Baltimore, and northern Virginia, including the following areas, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax and Western Loudoun. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon through 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High humidity coupled with a slow-moving front is expected to result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Localized rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour, with isolated totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information. |
| Alert: | Heat Advisory |
| Area(s): | Dorchester; Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Caroline; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 8:28 am -> 2026-07-18 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-07-18 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-18 @ 8:28 am |
| Headline: | Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:28AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. |
| Alert: | Heat Advisory |
| Area(s): | Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 8:28 am -> 2026-07-18 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-07-18 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-18 @ 8:28 am |
| Headline: | Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:28AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. |
| Alert: | Heat Advisory |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 6:50 am -> 2026-07-18 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-07-18 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-18 @ 6:50 am |
| Headline: | Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:50AM EDT until July 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected. * WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Warren; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge |
| Effective: | 2026-07-18 @ 12:55 am -> 2026-07-18 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-18 @ 12:55 am |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-18 @ 12:55 am |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 1:55AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Warren; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge |
| Effective: | 2026-07-17 @ 6:54 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-17 @ 6:54 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-17 @ 6:54 pm |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 7:54PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code PURPLE Air Quality Alert Friday for Northwestern and Central Virginia. Concentrations of fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke will persist at levels consistent with an Air Quality Index of Unhealthy (Red Alert) to Very Unhealthy (Purple Alert) Friday night into Saturday morning. Air quality begins to improve Saturday afternoon. A Code Purple Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are very unhealthy for the general population. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park |
| Effective: | 2026-07-17 @ 3:40 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-17 @ 3:40 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-17 @ 3:51 pm |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Saturday for Northern Virginia. Concentrations of fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke will persist at levels consistent with an Air Quality Index of Unhealthy (Red Alert) to Very Unhealthy (Purple Alert) Friday night into Saturday morning. Air quality begins to improve Saturday afternoon. Code Purple and Code Red Air Quality Alerts mean that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy to very unhealthy for the general population. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | Frederick; Clarke; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson |
| Effective: | 2026-07-17 @ 3:40 pm -> 2026-07-18 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-07-17 @ 3:40 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-17 @ 3:51 pm |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Saturday for Winchester and the eastern West Virginia Panhandle. Concentrations of fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke will persist at levels consistent with an Air Quality Index of Unhealthy (Red Alert) to Very Unhealthy (Purple Alert) Friday night into Saturday morning. Air quality begins to improve Saturday afternoon. Code Purple and Code Red Air Quality Alerts mean that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy to very unhealthy for the general population. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov |