Weather Update - 12:15 AM

Thunderstorms will continue to develop across central and southern Virginia. A Tornado Watch is still in effect for southern Virginia until 5 AM. In addition, it is very warm across most of southeastern Virginia (from Petersburg to Norfolk), so I wouldn't be surprised if the watch is extended near that area. Most of the thunderstorms will move east of the area between 5 to 8 AM. Widely scattered showers will persist into Monday afternoon and evening, however, the chances for thunderstorms will be very slim.

One to two inches of rain has already fallen in metro Richmond with heavier amounts to the north and west. We could easily pick up 1 to 2 more inches, so there could be ponding on the roadways for the commute tomorrow morning, so be extra careful. Rivers and streams will also be running high - you can monitor them at the following link:

http://waterwatch.usgs.gov/?m=real&r=va&w=map

Weather Update - 9:45 PM

Thunderstorms continue to develop near Danville, South Boston and Farmville. These storms are racing to the northeast at 40 to 45 mph and are weakening once they arrive in central VA. The front responsible for all of this is drifting in our direction, so we will see the thunderstorm activity shift eastward as well. I will be in the Storm Center here tonight until Carrie arrives, so if there are any warnings, we've got you covered!

Sleet In The Area

We just got a report of sleet in Midlothian. This batch of wintry weather is racing to the southeast, so it will not last much longer. In addition, temps will stay above freezing, so all ice pellets will melt on impact.