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Today's Severe Risk

Created by the NWS Wakefield WFO

Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening across the entire area, with damaging winds the primary threat, though isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Additionally, there is slight risk of excessive rainfall across the area with scattered instances of flash flooding possible.

A weather infographic from the National Weather Service detailing the severe storm potential for Tuesday, July 21, 2026. A map shows the Wakefield, VA area divided into risk zones: an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) in orange to the north, a Slight Risk (Level 2) in yellow covering most of the area including Richmond and Norfolk. The most likely timing for severe storms is between 12:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with storms moving east-northeast at 25 to 30 mph. The primary threat is wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, isolated tornadoes, and scattered instances of flooding are also possible. Forecast confidence for storm timing, coverage, and intensity is rated as moderate-to-high.
Wakefield Area Forecast Discussion

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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