First Alert Weather Day: Storms with lightning/wind possible

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day for strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts across central Virginia.

Some good news-- we dont’ expect a severe weather outbreak, even as some downpours and a severe storm is still possible. The Storm Prediction Center has us in the *slight risk* category to include all of central Virginia. That is a 2 out of 5 on the severe weather threat scale.

Damaging wind possible Tuesday morning with a line of strong to severe storms likely to move in... — Damaging wind possible Tuesday morning with a line of strong to severe storms likely to move in during the morning.(SPC)

We think rain/storms will be over by 4pm, and the late afternoon/evening will be rain-free!

Stay weather aware Today and have ways to get a warning! We recommend the NBC12 First Alert Weather app, which sends push alerts for your specific location.

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