Strong Winds to Continue Through Early Evening

A powerful storm system continues to pull away from the area, and the resultant pressure rise across central Virginia has created strong westerly winds. Sustained wind speeds will continue in the range of 20-30 mph through 7 PM, with winds steadily decreasing after dark.

Rain Gone, Winds Strengthen

The last batch of rain raced off to the east, so now the rest of today will be dry. Winds will increase over the next couple hours, then briefly diminish later tonight.

2-6 PM: West winds 20 to 30 mph with 40+ gusts

6-10 PM: West winds 15 to 25 with 35+ gusts

One More Round Of Rain

A line of moderate to heavy rain has developed along the cold front and is headed this way. This will move into metro Richmond in the next half hour to 45 minutes and continue eastward into the Northern Neck for the early afternoon.

Areas south of Petersburg will stay mostly dry...there is only a slight chance for a renegade shower in the next two hours.