Tornado Watch Lifted

The threat for severe storms has now diminished for the rest of today. Strong thunderstorms raced through the Northern Neck earlier this afternoon and are now in the Eastern Shore. I'm expecting the rest of this evening and tonight to be dry.

Tornado Watch Until 8 PM

A strong thunderstorm currently resides just to the east of Fredericksburg and is moving to the SE at 30 mph. This will be affecting the Northern Neck over the next couple hours, so be on the lookout!

Richmond and Petersburg are not in the Watch, but an isolated shower is still possible until sunset. Most of the area will then be dry for tonight.

Few Storms Possible Friday

Once again, a few strong to severe storms are possible Friday afternoon during peak heating. Ample low-level moisture remains in the Commonwealth, with an upper-level northwest flow bringing disturbances through the region. The main threats with these storms will be much like Thursday, with damaging winds and large hail. What is left of a complex of storms from the Upper Midwest this morning will move into Virginia from West Virginia through early afternoon. Those dying storms may reintensify this afternoon in Central Virginia and move into North Carolina late Friday afternoon.

There may be more scattered strong to severe storms Saturday in the Commonwealth, as well. For this reason, we are included in the Slight Risk region through Saturday as well.

--Carrie