The forecast for Petersburg and the surrounding area for Aug. 20 is scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, possibly numerous. They may develop across the outlook area in the afternoon into the evening, according to National Weather Service’s (NWS) Wakefield office.
The most likely timing for the severe storm potential is between 4 p.m. and midnight.
Residents in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Chesterfield and Richmond may experience damaging wind gusts of 60-plus mph and locally heavy rainfall, which are the main threats…