Erika Could Form Soon

We've been watching a strong tropical wave in the Atlantic for the past couple of days. Latest satellite imagery shows some broad circulation. If this continues to strengthen (which most computer forecasts indicate), then this will become Erika. There is another circulation to the northwest of this wave that we will also watch, but conditions don't look as favorable for development. I will have the very latest during the 11 PM newscast tonight...see you there!

Gaston Video

Remembering Gaston

It was five years ago today when Tropical Storm Gaston moved through our area.

This storm dumped as much as 12" of rain in some locations across metro Richmond.

Flash flooding took the lives of eight people - five of which were motorist who tried to drive through flooded roadways. In addition, Gaston spawned twelve F0 tornadoes. The total damage estimate for the whole storm was roughly $30 million. You can find additional information at the following link:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/2004gaston.shtml