Severe Storms Possible Friday

Here is an update on the risk area for severe storms this afternoon and evening. As you can see, the entire Commonwealth is included in the risk. A deepening trough will swing into the Eastern U.S. today, with an associated surface front that will sweep through the state tonight. Ahead of that system, strong to severe storms are likely to develop by early afternoon in Central Virginia, and continue through the evening. As ample lift and moisture will be in place, severe storms are likely, capable of damaging winds, torrential rain, and even an isolated tornado or two. In response to the approaching upper-level storm, a surface low will form in south-central Virginia this afternoon, and track east this evening. It is near this low pressure center where brief, isolated tornadoes will be possible.

Stay with CBS 6, we'll keep you ahead of the storm.

Chance for Severe Weather Friday

A strong storm system and associated cold front will move through the Commonwealth Friday, bringing a good chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Some of the strongest storms may be severe, with damaging winds and large hail being the primary threats. However, the risk for an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. We'll be watching this system very closely over the next 24 hours!

--Carrie

Unusually Cool Morning

Wednesday morning had a bit of coolness to it, even a borderline chill by some standards. Morning lows ran about five to ten degrees below average for July 15. Skies were clear overnight, and relatively dry air was still in place after the cold front early Tuesday. Temperatures this morning were able to drop in the drier air into the 50's and low 60's in Central Virginia, even setting a new record low at Danville. Folks in Danville this morning woke up to a low temperature of 57 degrees, which ties the previous record low from 1978 for July 15.

Here are some other morning low temperatures in the state:
Richmond 61 (average morning low for July 15 is 68)
Petersburg 55
Wakefield 56
Roanoke 59
Lynchburg 54 (average morning low for July 15 is 64)
Fredericksburg 60 (average morning low for July 15 is 65)
Emporia 53 (average morning low for July 15 is 66)
Williamsburg 62 (average morning low for July 15 is 67)

...This is July, right?