Storm Reports

There were numerous reports of trees knocked down, large hail, and possibly a tornado. You can find all the storm reports at the following link:

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

You can also find them here:

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/100812_rpts.html

Severe T-Storm Watch Until 6PM

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. for much of central Virginia, where strong to severe storms are possible through the afternoon. Storms that form will be capable of quarter-size hail, damaging wind gusts to 70 mph, and nearly constant lightning, as well as torrential downpours.

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Thursday

As an upper-level disturbance tracks over the region today, scattered strong to potentially severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening in central Virginia. These storms could be similar to recent severe weather events, with damaging straight-line winds, torrential rainfall, and nearly constant lightning. The air mass in the Commonwealth is very moist with dew point temperatures greater than 70 degrees. When this moisture is combined with afternoon heating into the upper 80s and low 90s, conditions will be ripe for scattered storm development.