6 Straight Days of Severe Weather...and Counting.

Today was the 6th straight day we have had severe thunderstorms in central Virginia, and we have a good chance of that streak continuing on Wednesday. This time of year usually brings us our highest number of severe events, with more tornadoes reported in July than any other month (outside of hurricane-spawned tornadoes). Rich low-level moisture and a steady stream of weak upper-level disturbances embedded within southwesterly flow will bring at least a slight chance of strong to severe thunderstorms to central Virginia over through the next 7 days. Thanks to CBS 6 viewer Matt Baker for sending in the above photo of lightning near New Kent today.

Big Bark, Little Bite

Numerous severe thunderstorms developed on Monday afternoon across southern, eastern, and southeastern Virginia. Despite the widespread coverage of the severe storms, only a few strong wind gusts were reported out by the Bay, and there was just one report of downed trees in Brunswick county. We'll get a break from the widespread stormy weather on Tuesday, as only a few isolated storms are expected. An upper-level wave will move through the area on Wednesday, bringing another round of strong to severe storms to the area.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Thru 8 p.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 8 p.m. for Central, South-central, and Southeastern Virginia (all counties highlighted in pink from the National Weather Service). Thunderstorms are expected to develop and intensify this afternoon, and be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain that can lead to flash flooding. Stay with CBS 6, we'll keep you ahead of the storm.
--Carrie