Storms Likely in Central VA this Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of the area this afternoon, as surface heating and an approaching upper storm system has contributed to an unstable environment. Very cold mid-level temperatures will allow any storms that do develop to be very efficient hail producers. Drier air in the lower levels of the atmosphere will be sufficient for strong downburst winds. A few severe storms are likely this afternoon across central VA, but the overall coverage and severity will be less than what we experienced yesterday. Tornadoes are not expected in the area this afternoon and evening.