VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of southeast Virginia through 9 p.m. EDT Saturday as strong to severe thunderstorms develop across the region.
The watch includes the Virginia independent cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, much of southeast Virginia remains under a Level 1 of 5 (Marginal Risk) for severe weather Saturday, while areas farther south into northeastern North Carolina are under a Level 2 (Slight Risk).
Forecasters say isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through the evening, with the greatest potential for severe weather across the northern portion of the region. However, storm coverage is expected to remain relatively limited, and many locations may stay dry…