Two New Records at RIC

The massive storm system responsible for 25 tornadoes and snow in states that rarely ever see it, left it's mark in the Richmond record book. The warm air mass that streamed into the area yesterday ahead of the system resulted in an all-time record warm low temperature in Richmond for December 10th. The low never dropped below 61 degrees, breaking the old record of 60. The total rainfall for today has yet to be established, but as of 7 PM, a total of 1.90 inches had fallen, breaking the old record of 1.85 inches set back in 1960. Moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall will continue in central Virginia through 10 PM. The flood watch will continue until midnight tonight, as runoff will continue to cause flooding problems.

Zach

Tornado Watch in Effect Until 9 PM

A tornado watch has been issued for southeast Virginia, including Brunswick, Greensville, Surry, and Sussex counties until 9 PM.

Zach

Rain Totals Keep Climbing

Highest rain totals so far have been in western Amelia County and Prince Edward County, where almost an inch of rain has already fallen. Isolated thunderstorms have also popped up near Virginia Beach. The best chances for thunderstorms will continue to be in the southeast corner of the state.

Here is a map of real-time stream flow across the state. The orange and red dots represent streams/rivers with below normal flow. Green or blue dots show streams/rivers that are average or above average.



Right now the streams are running very low because of a recent dry spell. Rain totals from this storm should range from 1 to 3", so this will definitely change later tonight!

Steady Rain This Morning

A slow soaking rain is moving across the area for this morning. Rain totals have ranged from a quarter to a half inch so far with more on the way. The core of the storm system is spinning over New Orleans, so this is just one of many rounds of rain that will move across the area.