Few Storms Possible Friday

Once again, a few strong to severe storms are possible Friday afternoon during peak heating. Ample low-level moisture remains in the Commonwealth, with an upper-level northwest flow bringing disturbances through the region. The main threats with these storms will be much like Thursday, with damaging winds and large hail. What is left of a complex of storms from the Upper Midwest this morning will move into Virginia from West Virginia through early afternoon. Those dying storms may reintensify this afternoon in Central Virginia and move into North Carolina late Friday afternoon.

There may be more scattered strong to severe storms Saturday in the Commonwealth, as well. For this reason, we are included in the Slight Risk region through Saturday as well.

--Carrie

Active Severe Weather Day Expected Friday

There were several reports of wind damage and large hail in central Virginia today, as storms moved through during the afternoon and evening hours. 15 minutes of ping pong ball sized hail was reported near Partlow in southern Spotsylvania county, and downed trees were reported in King George and Surry counties. A waterspout reported by storm spotters as "unusually large" developed just off the coast of Virginia Beach.
Friday should bring just as many fireworks to the Commonwealth, and then some. Plentiful low-level moisture and 90-degree afternoon heat will combine to produce thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts. The storms will develop in the afternoon and evening hours and should be scattered in nature. Another episode of severe weather will be possible late Friday night into early Saturday morning as a fast-moving complex of storms moves from northwest to southeast across the state. This complex would be the remains of numerous severe storms expected to develop in the Upper Midwest and Southern Great lakes region Friday afternoon. I've included the current severe weather outlook for Friday, and meteorologist Carrie Rose will have the updated outlook(s) Friday morning.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9 PM

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of central and eastern Virginia until 9 PM. Expect hail up to the size of hen eggs and wind gusts to 70 mph with the strongest storms. There will also be the potential for a tornado or two, especially east of I-95 and north of I-64.