* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Amelia, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Western Chesterfield and Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond). In east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and New Kent. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Mathews and Middlesex. In south central Virginia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince George. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Gloucester, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN. Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may approach 2 to 3 inches per hour, which could lead to areas of flash flooding. The greatest threat is expected in urban or flood-prone locations. Additionally, portions of the area have received a good amount of rain over the past few days, which could exacerbate these flooding conditions. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

SMWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Special Marine Warning for. Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm. Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 40 nm. Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 40 nm. * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 612 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Fishermans Island to Cape Henry to 14 nm west of Sandbridge, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD. Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include. Chesapeake Light Tower, Fishermans Island, 10 Nm East Of Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Anglo African Wreck, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Cape Charles Light, Cape Henry Wreck, Cape Henry, Rudee Inlet, Ship Shoal Inlet, 4th Island Bay Bridge, and Sandbridge.

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Mathews and Middlesex. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, James City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN. Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Residual heavy rainfall may continue to pose a threat of flash flooding through this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 545 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fort Monroe to Old Dominion University to near Western Branch. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near. Downtown Norfolk, Old Dominion University, Ocean View, Downtown Portsmouth, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Ghent, and Norfolk NAS around 550 PM EDT. Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan University, and Norfolk International around 555 PM EDT. Regent University around 600 PM EDT. Kempsville around 605 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include South Norfolk, Rudee Heights, Portlock, Princess Anne Plaza, Oceana NAS, Macons Corner, Greenbrier, Bayside, Oceana, and Wards Corner.

FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. James City County in southeastern Virginia. York County in southeastern Virginia. The Northern City of Newport News in southeastern Virginia. * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Newport News, Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences, Gloucester Point, Patrick Henry Field, Seaford, Lee Hall, Tabb, Grove, Busch Gardens, Yorktown, Newport News Golf Course, Harris Grove, Lackey, Hornsbyville, Oriana, U.s. Naval Weapons, Dare and Water Country U.S.A.

SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for. The City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia. The north central City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia. The southeastern City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia. The northwestern City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia. * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 554 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Norfolk International, or over Virginia Wesleyan University, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD. 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * This severe thunderstorm will be near. Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan University, and Norfolk around 600 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include South Norfolk, Rudee Heights, Portlock, Princess Anne Plaza, Oceana NAS, Macons Corner, Greenbrier, Bayside, Oceana, and Wards Corner.

At 614 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles east of Norfolk International to 8 miles east of Virginia Wesleyan University to Kempsville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD. 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Expect damage to trees and powerlines. These severe storms will be near. Virginia Beach around 620 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Bayside, Oceana, Rudee Heights, Princess Anne Plaza, North Virginia Beach, Dam Neck, Oceana NAS, Gallups Corner, Macons Corner, and London Bridge.

FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. The North Central City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia. The City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia. The City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia. The Northwestern City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia. * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain moving into the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 2 inches in 1 hour through 7 PM. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan University, Kempsville, Regent University, Norfolk State University, Downtown Norfolk, Ocean View, Downtown Portsmouth, Old Dominion University, Churchland, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk International, Norview, Ghent, Norfolk NAS, Cradock, Bayside and Gallups Corner.

FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. Southern York County in southeastern Virginia. The City of Hampton in southeastern Virginia. The City of Newport News in southeastern Virginia. The City of Poquoson in southeastern Virginia. * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 inches in 1 hour as thunderstorms move through the warned area through 630 PM. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Newport News, Hampton, Langley AFB, Christopher Newport University, Hampton University, Northampton, Beaconsdale, Denbigh, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Grand View, Fort Eustis, Langley View, Hilton Village, Raleigh Terrace, Messick, Oyster Point, Plum Tree Island Refuge, Menchville and Phoebus.

At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms have produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rain will move into the warned area by 500 PM. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Newport News, Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences, Gloucester Point, Patrick Henry Field, Seaford, Lee Hall, Tabb, Grove, Busch Gardens, Yorktown, Newport News Golf Course, Harris Grove, Lackey, Hornsbyville, Oriana, U.s. Naval Weapons, Dare and Water Country U.S.A.