A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. EDT Sunday for southeastern Virginia, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg, as tornado-warned storms move northeast through North Carolina.
The storms are tracking toward the North Carolina–Virginia line. Moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias is feeding the severe weather threat.
Tornado Watch 681: Virginia and Eastern North Carolina
The Storm Prediction Center issued Tornado Watch 681 for 1:55 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT.
Virginia counties: Brunswick, Charles City, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Isle of Wight, James City, Mecklenburg, Prince George, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and York.
Virginia cities: Chesapeake, Colonial Heights, Emporia, Franklin, Hampton, Hopewell, Newport News, Norfolk, Petersburg, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg.
North Carolina counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Martin, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington.
Waters: the Chesapeake Bay (including the Bay Bridge-Tunnel), James and York rivers, Pamlico, Albemarle, Currituck, Croatan and Roanoke sounds, and Atlantic coastal waters out 20 nautical miles.
A Tornado Watch means tornadoes are possible. Stay alert.
NWS Wakefield had earlier upgraded most of its area to a Slight Risk for severe weather, with the highest confidence south and east of Richmond.
Tornado Warnings in North Carolina
At 1:56 p.m. EDT, NWS Raleigh had two active Tornado Warnings, both with radar-indicated rotation.
Southern Warren and northeastern Franklin counties, until 2:30 p.m.: a storm near Louisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph. It will cross rural areas, including Afton, Ingleside, Centerville and Arcola.
Southwestern Nash and southeastern Franklin counties, until 2:15 p.m.: a storm over Bunn, moving northeast at 35 mph. It also threatens Pilot, Spring Hope and Middlesex, and NC Highway 264 between mile markers 23 and 30.
Flying debris will be dangerous. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed, and tree damage is likely.
Tornado Watch 680: Central and Eastern North Carolina
A separate watch remains valid until 5 p.m. EDT.
NWS Raleigh area: Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Johnston, Nash, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wayne and Wilson counties. That includes Raleigh, Cary, Rocky Mount, Wilson and Goldsboro.
NWS Newport/Morehead City area: Duplin, Greene, Lenoir and Pitt counties, including Greenville and Kinston.
Safety Reminders
If a Tornado Warning is issued, take cover now.
Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.
If you are outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter.
Keep a way to receive alerts, and report any tornado to the National Weather Service or local law enforcement.
For live updates, follow NWS Wakefield and NWS Raleigh on X.
