Richmond, Va. – Severe storms could rattle parts of Central Virginia Tuesday evening, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph expected between 5 and 10 p.m. The primary threat includes downed trees, isolated power outages, and hazardous travel on routes including I-64 and US-33.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a “Slight Risk” (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather covers areas north and west of Richmond, including Louisa, Farmville, and parts of Northern Neck. Most of Eastern and Southeastern Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, remain under a lower “Marginal Risk.” Storms are expected to be scattered but could intensify quickly.
The strongest storms may bring gusty winds, marginally severe hail, and localized heavy downpours into the early morning hours Wednesday. While the tornado and flood risk remain very low, high winds could cause brief disruptions to evening commutes and outdoor events…