A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 P.M. for central and southern Virginia. Destructive tornadoes, large hail, damaging thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph and dangerous lightning are possible. This watch includes Metro Richmond, the Tri-Cities, Emporia, Williamsburg and Hampton Roads, as well as west to Farmville and Lynchburg. Conditions are favorable across this area for severe weather this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center is calling this a "particularly dangerous situation," so please take it seriously and seek shelter when severe weather threatens.
CURRENT WARNINGS IN VIRGINIA
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 P.M. for Metro Richmond and all counties along and west of Interstate 95. Scattered strong thunderstorms are expected across the region that may produce damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail and potentially isolated tornadoes. 
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10 A.M. for all of central and eastern Virginia. Strong thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in the watch area. Dangerous lightning, hail and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph are also possible. The watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather.
