diff --git a/docs/pip/environments.md b/docs/pip/environments.md
index 978cfb0b0..a6624565a 100644
--- a/docs/pip/environments.md
+++ b/docs/pip/environments.md
@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@ A specific name or path can be specified, e.g., to create a virtual environment
 $ uv venv my-name
 ```
 
+!!! note
+
+    Running `uv venv` will overwrite any existing virtual environment in the `.venv` directory. Specifying `my-name` will overwrite any existing virtual environment in the `my-name` directory.
+
 A Python version can be requested, e.g., to create a virtual environment with Python 3.11:
 
 ```console