Richmond Recap

A powerful storm also blasted through metro Richmond from 8 to 9 PM. This storm had some weak rotation, but luckily nothing materialized. Nonetheless, it was still a menacing storm that caused a lot of wind damage and hail as big as half-dollars!

Middle Peninsula Recap

Here is the radar image from the storm that moved through the Middle Peninsula from 5 to 6 PM. This storm produced a waterspout at 5:31 near Poquoson. Notice the hook on this storm as well...

Northern Neck Recap

Here are the radar images from the storm in the Northern Neck from 2 to 3 PM. Notice the notch or "hook" formation along the southern end of the radar echoes, indicating strong rotation.





This storm produced widespread wind damage - National Weather Service may investigate to see if it was produced by a tornado. Here are some photos taken in Irvington by Casy Reynolds.

Wow, What A Day!

I was going to post the list of damage from today's storms, but it was too long! You can check it out at the following link if you are interested.

http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=AKQ&issuedby=AKQ&product=LSR&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1

Strong Thunderstorms In The Area

Thunderstorms have developed across the northern half of VA this afternoon. The strongest storm moved across the Northern Neck and produced quarter-sized hail and damaging winds. We've received reports from Lancaster County and Essex County that many trees are down and that some roads are shut down.

Severe storms will be possible across the entire area for the rest of this afternoon and evening.