There’s a possibility for severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind gusts and hail, Monday on the peninsula and in south Hampton Roads, according to the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
Storms are likely from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Areas around Wakefield and Williamsburg are under an enhanced risk alert, meaning numerous severe storms are possible.
“We’re basically looking for more widespread showers and storms as we get into the later tomorrow afternoon, tomorrow evening,” said Mike Montefusco, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
Wind gusts of 50 to 75 mph are possible, which could damage power lines and cause power outages. Isolated structural damage is possible, according to the National Weather Service. Hail, ranging in size from a quarter to a golf ball, is also possible, mainly west of Interstate 95.
South Hampton Roads, including Norfolk and Virginia Beach, are under a slight risk alert, meaning scattered severe storms are possible.
Along with the severe storm alert, the forecasted high for Monday is 93 degrees.
The National Weather Service advised keeping up with the weather Monday afternoon and staying alert for warnings issued through cell phones, TV or radio.
