First Alert Weather Day Thursday: Isolated evening storm could be strong to severe

Gusty winds are the main concern, but a brief tornado can’t be ruled out
Published: Oct. 12, 2022 at 12:26 PM EDT|Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 4:12 PM EDT
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A strong cold front today could produce an isolated strong to severe storm during the evening.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of central VA in marginal risk, which is a level 1 out of 5 on the severe weather threat scale, meaning isolated severe storms are possible.

Scattered showers and isolated severe storms possible during the afternoon and early evening...
Scattered showers and isolated severe storms possible during the afternoon and early evening Thursday(SPC)

Our main concern with any storm that do develops are strong gusty winds. However, we can’t rule out a brief tornado.

Scattered showers and an isolated strong storm will be possible ahead of the cold front moving through during the evening. Peak storm time in RVA 7-10 p.m. Showers taper with clearing skies overnight. Rain totals 1/4″expected.

Most of our NBC12 viewers will get non-severe storms, but we are calling it a First Alert Weather Day because isolated severe storms are possible. Be sure to check with Megan and Rachel for the latest on TV during this evening.

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