Heavy Rain & Severe Weather Likely Friday

An upper-level trough and associated surface cold front will move slowly through the state Friday into early Saturday. The air mass ahead of the front will be very warm and humid, resulting in widespread thunderstorm development by afternoon and evening. The most intense storms will be capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts, and the entire state is under a slight risk for severe weather during the period.
In addition to the severe weather threat, heavy rain will be likely, with 1 to 3 inches of total rainfall possible across much of the region. Stay With CBS 6, We'll Keep You Ahead of the Storm.

Strong to severe storms expected in Virginia Wednesday

Most of the Commonwealth has the Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms today, mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours, capable of damaging wind gusts and large hail. Any storms that develop today, though, will also be capable of heavy downpours and frequent lightning. Our atmosphere in central Virginia continues to be very warm and moist this week. When a weak upper-level disturbance passes overhead today, that could enhance our severe threat with storms that develop.

We'll provide frequent updates on air and online as needed. Stay with CBS6, we'll keep you ahead of the storm!

A Severe T-Storm Watch is in effect until 8PM for part of Virginia

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8PM for southwest Virginia into Buckingham, Appomattox, and Charlotte Counties. Thunderstorms are already developing in southwest Virginia as of 1PM Monday, and more storms are expected into the rest of central Virginia through the afternoon and evening. As a result, this Watch may be expanded later to include more of the Commonwealth.

The severe storms will be capable of damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail up to 2.0" in diameter, although wind damage and constant lightning will likely be the main threats. Even if storms do not technically reach severe limits, they will still be capable of locally heavy downpours, gusty winds of 40-50 mph, and prolific lightning. Please move indoors to shelter if a storm threatens your location and wait 30 minutes after hearing the last rumble of thunder before resuming any outdoor activities this 4th of July. We'll continue to provide updates on air and online as necessary. Stay with CBS 6, we'll keep you ahead of the storm!