More Severe Weather Possible Wednesday

Yet another round of strong to severe storms is possible in the Commonwealth Wednesday afternoon and evening as upper level disturbances continue to pulse through our region this week and a weak boundary lingers in the area. The first storms will likely develop in the higher terrain of Western Virginia along I-81 this afternoon during the peak daytime heating. Ample low-level moisture remains in place to fuel these storms, which will be capable of heavy downpours, gusty winds, and a whole lot of lightning. Some of the strongest storms may become severe, with damaging winds and large hail.

The storms that develop in the higher terrain will track toward Central Virginia through the afternoon, and despite the loss of daytime heating, the strongest storms may still be severe tonight. Keep in mind that the ground is quite moist after recent heavy rains, and trees can blow over easier in gusty winds. Wind gusts will not need to be severe to knock over some trees in the soggy soil. Flash flooding will also be possible with the storms today and tonight.
--Carrie

Doozie of a Storm Tuesday Evening!

Strong to severe thunderstorms swept through the Commonwealth Tuesday, beginning early afternoon and lasting all the way through the evening. As many of you know, these had intense lightning frequency, which knocked out power to many customers. Like me, you may have woken up this morning to flashing clocks in your house from the power hits taken last night. For a full list of the severe reports Tuesday, click here. And be sure to scroll down to the previous blog entries and check out the great pictures and video Aaron posted from our viewers!

Shelf Cloud In New Kent

This is a photo of another storm that developed earlier today in New Kent. Thanks to Matt Baker for this photo!