RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for a number of localities in Central Virginia and the metro Richmond area.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in the following areas:
- City of Richmond
- City of Petersburg
- City of Hopewell
- City of Colonial Heights
- Henrico County
- Chesterfield County
- Hanover County
- New Kent County
- Prince George County
- King and Queen County
- King William County
- Charles City County
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Wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, as well as quarter-sized hailstones, are possible in the affected areas. Continuous cloud-to-ground lighting is occurring within these storms.
Residents are asked to seek shelter in a basement or interior room of a building.
The severe thunderstorm warning will remain in place until 8 p.m. unless it is extended.
