Monday, April 6, 2009

Showers Ending West To East

Thunderstorms have pushed into far Southeast Virginia at mid-day, with scattered rain showers lingering in much of Central Virginia. The rain will end from West to East through the afternoon, completely exiting the Commonwealth by late afternoon. Sunshine is already showing up in Western Virginia at this time!
--Carrie

Storms Moving East

The Tornado Watch for much of Central Virginia is no longer in effect. The Watch does remain in effect for far Southeast and Eastern VA near the Bay. A line of strong thunderstorms continues to push East-Northeast toward the Chesapeake Bay at 11:15 a.m. These storms are still capable of strong, damaging winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.
--Carrie

Tornado Watch Until 3 p.m.

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 3 p.m. for Central and Eastern Virginia, along I-85 and locations East. This means that strong to severe storms are possible in the warned area, with damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes being possible.

Here are all the counties included in Virginia:

CHESTERFIELD
HANOVER
HENRICO
PRINCE GEORGE
CHARLES CITY
ESSEX
GLOUCESTER
KING WILLIAM
KING AND QUEEN
LANCASTER
MIDDLESEX
NEW KENT
NORTHUMBERLAND
RICHMOND
CAROLINE
BRUNSWICK
DINWIDDIE
GREENSVILLE
ISLE OF WIGHT
JAMES CITY
MATHEWS
SOUTHAMPTON
SURRY
SUSSEX
YORK
ACCOMACK
NORTHAMPTON

And here are the cities included:
CITY OF HOPEWELL
CITY OF PETERSBURG
CITY OF RICHMOND
CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE
CITY OF EMPORIA
CITY OF FRANKLIN
CITY OF HAMPTON
CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS
CITY OF NORFOLK
CITY OF POQUOSON
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH
CITY OF SUFFOLK
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG

Showers & T-storms Moving In

Scattered showers and thunderstorms have begun forming in Southwestern parts of Virginia this morning. Expect frequent lightning and brief heavy rain as these storms move to the Northeast at about 40 mph.
--Carrie

Cold Front Moving In, Chance Storms Monday

A cold front is moving into Western Virginia early Monday morning, with some showers along it. But ahead of the front through this morning and into early afternoon, Central Virginia has an opportunity for thunderstorms, some of which could be severe with damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. The eastern quarter of the Commonwealth has the best opportunity for severe thunderstorms, as the cold front will not move through that region until mid and late afternoon. Westerly winds gusting up to 30 mph or more will sweep through Central Virginia behind the cold front. Cooler temperatures will move into the region after this front, keeping highs in the 50's both Tuesday and Wednesday.
--Carrie