Supercell thunderstorms, tornado warnings in Southern and Central Virginia Friday

Update: At 9:05 p.m. a tornado warning was issued for southern Nelson County, Southcentral Albemarle County, Mecklenburg County, and Southcentral Halifax County.

The National Weather Service advised people in the affected areas to take shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles was expected to occur. Tree damage was said to be likely. Quarter size hail was possible.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A tornado watch is in effect for Central and Southern Virginia, into northern North Carolina Friday.

The watch is in effect until 12 a.m. and covers all areas south of a line from Tappahannock to Staunton.

Several counties and cities in the area are included in severe thunderstorm warnings. James City County is now under a coastal flood warning. Click here for a complete list of all severe weather alerts.

Supercell thunderstorms are expected to develop across the region this afternoon, with the greatest severe storm and tornado risk in the northern North Carolina and southern Virginia areas through early Friday evening.

Northern Virginia will most likely not see as severe of storms but could experience heavy rain.

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