First Alert Weather Day: Few strong storms possible Sunday

Drier for the afternoon with chance for storms returning this evening
Published: Jul. 31, 2021 at 6:02 PM EDT|Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 11:59 AM EDT
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day for a few strong storms possible.

Noon Update:

The Storm Prediction Center STILL HAS Central Virginia in a marginal risk, all areas highlighted in green (level 1 out of 5) early Sunday morning. Points south and east of Petersburg remain in a slight risk (level 2 out of 5).

Strong storms possible this evening. Best chance for severe storms lies south and east of...
Strong storms possible this evening. Best chance for severe storms lies south and east of Petersburg(SPC)

After early morning rain and storms, the afternoon looks much drier. The rain chance increases once again for this evening. We will watch for the potential for an isolated storms producing damaging wind gusts & hail. An isolated tornado can also never be ruled out.

Again, better chance for a few strong storms during the day with damaging wind gusts will be focused in southeastern VA and North Carolina.

Make sure that you download the NBC12 weather app to get any warning that may be issued for your area. We will keep you updated through the day. Stay aware!

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