Today's Severe Potential

Isolated thunderstorms will again pop up this afternoon and evening. Although the SPC has not targeted our area for widespread severe weather, one or two storms could still quickly become severe. If you're outside today, keep a close eye to the western horizon and if the sky looks dark/ominous, take shelter before the storm hits!

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Cancelled

Storms struggled to develop this afternoon due to a warm layer of air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere. This "capping inversion" prevented updrafts from growing past a certain level and the taller storms capable of damaging winds and large hail never developed.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 8 PM

Expect strong to severe thunderstorms to continue to develop across central VA this afternoon and evening. The strongest storms will be capable of producing wind gusts to 70 mph and quarter-sized hail.