A very strong, early-season severe weather system has been moving through the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley region Tuesday and Wednesday. Tornadoes, large hail, and strong, damaging winds have occurred from this system, and the risk for severe weather will continue Wednesday through the South and Ohio Valley region. This same system will reach Western Virginia Wednesday evening, with the risk for strong, damaging winds around 60 mph.
You can track the most recent storm reports associated with this system as documented by the Storm Prediction Center .
By the time this line reaches Central Virginia late Wednesday evening, I expect the severe threat to have diminished, with rain and thunderstorms moving through. However, strong winds will accompany this system today. In Western Virginia, gusts up to 60 mph are possible, while winds are expected to gust to around 45 mph in Central Virginia. Winds will remain strong overnight and all day Thursday as the tightly wound system exits to the North. Anchor outdoor patio furniture and bring in trash cans.
Chief Meteorologist Zach Daniel will be monitoring the system as it moves in from Western Virginia this evening and keep you ahead of the storm.
--CARRIE--
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