NORFOLK, Va. — Another round of storms is headed toward Hampton Roads, putting the region at risk for severe weather Thursday through Saturday. After midweek storms saturated the ground, there is still a risk of isolated flooding. Hail, heavy downpours, and gusty winds are the primary threats, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. When thunder roars, head indoors.
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Thursday: Severe thunderstorm watch
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m. for Currituck County and Camden County. Most of the western portion of the viewing area, including northeastern North Carolina, is under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight. This means areas under the watch will have conditions favorable for producing severe storms until that time. The chance for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, some strong to severe, has the potential to develop later Thursday afternoon and into the evening. There is a
Level 2 out of 5 (slight) risk for severe weather across the Piedmont into the I-95 corridor, heading east into portions of Hampton Roads, including Franklin, Suffolk and western portions of Chesapeake. This also extends down into eastern North Carolina. A marginal risk (level 1) encompasses the rest of the area closer to the coast, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach and the Peninsula. There is a chance for hail, some could be large, and gusty/damaging winds are the primary threats, but the chance for an isolated tornado is possible. Also, there is a chance for isolated flooding after all of the heavy rain Wednesday left areas saturated. Any areas caught under a heavy downpour for a long period of time have the chance to see some isolated flooding, especially in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage. Heading into later tonight, our storm threat starts to decrease but temperatures soar into the upper 80s and lower 90s for Friday with an isolated shower and thunderstorm chance.
When - The potential for strong to possibly severe storms exist through the afternoon and evening Thursday.
Impacts - We could see some hail and damaging straight-line winds associated with severe thunderstorms that may exceed 60 mph.
Needs - When thunder roars, head indoors. Stay close to the forecast on-air and online for the latest updates on the potential severe weather and for the current radar scans.
Friday's forecast: Hot, humid with storms brewing
As high pressure builds in Friday, southwest winds will push temperatures well above normal. Combined with humidity levels more typical of summer, it will lead to "feels like" temperatures in the upper 90s, pushing 100 degrees in a few areas. A stray shower or thunderstorm will be possible late in the day on Friday. Hampton Roads is also at a 2 out of 5 (slight) risk for severe weather. In northeast North Carolina, isolated severe storms are possible with winds up to 40-60 mph. There is a potential for hail up to 1 inch in diameter. There's also a low tornado risk. In Hampton Roads, scattered severe storms are possible. A tornado risk cannot be ruled out, and some winds could be strong enough to cause damage. There is also a risk of hail. Due to the already saturated ground, the region could see street flooding.
Saturday showers and thunderstorms possible
A cold front will approach from the west by later Saturday or early Sunday, slightly dropping temperatures back into the 80s early next week and humidity levels to much more comfortable levels. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon and evening, some strong to severe. Overall coverage of thunderstorms is expected to be lower than the past few days. Currently, there is a level 2 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms for coastal Virginia and North Carolina. The most likely timing for severe weather is from 2-8 p.m. Saturday. Hail, heavy downpours, and gusty, damaging winds are the primary threats, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. There is still quite a bit of uncertainty about the strength and timing of these thunderstorms. There is a small chance for flooding from these storms due to the saturated ground from the heavy rain we have seen so far this week. Any areas caught under a heavy downpour for a long period have the chance to see some isolated flooding, especially in low-lying areas or locations with poor drainage.
When - The potential for strong to possibly severe storms exists Saturday afternoon and evening.
Impacts - We could see heavy downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph.
Needs - When thunder roars, head indoors. Stay close to the forecast on-air and on-air for the latest updates the potential severe weather and for the current radar scans.
