Andrew Freiden
Meteorologist
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Andrew Freiden is NBC12's morning meteorologist. He was born in Blacksburg and raised in Reston. Andrew graduated with a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia. He came to NBC12 from Roanoke.
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Near normal temperatures plus low rain chances and low humidity make for a comfortable first full week of June**NOTE** Almost every day this week deserves a *Verified* Best Weather Day of the week checkmark!
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A few strong to severe storms are possible late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.
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Strong to severe storms are possible Sunday afternoon in RVA
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Avoid outdoor burning and use caution with anything that might cause a fire.
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A cold front will move across the area bringing with it rain showers and gusty winds.
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There are two reasons the "Planets on Parade" won't be that great in Richmond.
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Lightning can ruin outdoor plans, like swim meets or cookouts, in an instant.
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The winter of 2022-2023 will go down as one of the warmest and least snowy ever in Richmond.
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A blight on our native ecosystem, these trees look gorgeous but bring a huge cost.
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Metro Richmond areas will get plain rain as the storm system moves through.
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Big winter storms can get seared into your memory, either for the fun you had or the miserable experience of losing power.
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Although the overall winter pattern doesn’t look snowy, remember that even in a La Niña year, you can still get cold.
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Heavy rain is likely and could cause some localized flooding on Friday.
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The Sun returns to end the week and start the weekend!
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Richmond's air quality keeps getting better with only one Code Orange day all summer.
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A frost or freeze is likely Wednesday morning and again Thursday morning!
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A few tornadoes, mainly Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, can't be ruled out.
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A Coastal Flood Warning and Wind Advisory are in effect on Monday in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
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Ian's remnants bring Friday rain and then another batch late Sunday/Monday
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Central Virginia classifies as "abnormally dry" in latest Drought Monitor report.
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More and more people are preparing for the worst by getting generators before the storm so they can keep the electricity on.
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A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the area through midnight.
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Strong to severe storms will be possible late Monday afternoon into the evening hours.
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Damaging wind and heavy rain are possible during the afternoon and evening.
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A line of thunderstorms with destructive winds knocked out power for days for many in the two Virginias
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Henrico county continues work on Cobb's Creek reservoir
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Damaging straight-line winds are the main threat.
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Friday is a First Alert Weather Day for the threat of a few strong to severe storms.
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We're watching a threat for severe weather on Tuesday with damaging wind gusts possible.
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There’s no getting around Virginia’s summer heat, but at least we can cope - mainly due to air conditioning.
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You aren’t imagining it, Richmond’s summer heat and humidity are getting worse, and global warming plays a part.
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Damaging winds and hail are the main concerns for this storm system.
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First Alert Weather Day Friday for thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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Record heat potential with highs in the 90s this weekend.
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Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible Monday afternoon across central Virginia.
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A warm front lifts north and could produce some severe storms -- and we can’t rule out a tornado.
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We're watching potential for a few strong to severe storms across central Virginia on Thursday.
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Watch out for icy spots this evening!
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Severe thunderstorms don’t get enough respect. A tornado warning gets everyone’s attention, but be honest: When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, do you downplay it in your mind since it’s not a tornado?
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Wind Advisory plus a severe storm threat on Monday, March 7
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Super Bowl Sunday holds the potential for some snow in Central VA. A strong arctic front looks to arrive around sunset, bring a sharp temperature drop, setting the stage for a snow chance Sunday.
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Some counties are still under a Winter Storm Warning even though the system is now offshore.
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Be alert for black ice on roadways!
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First Alert Weather Days for Sunday and Monday for the potential for a winter storm
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A light snow accumulation is possible late Thursday night.
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Snow chances are going up for Monday morning across Central Virginia.
First Alert Weather Day Saturday for gusty winds in the late afternoon and evening.
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An almost total lunar eclipse will happen Friday morning and should be visible across Central Virginia.
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Serious runners are always looking for a “Goldilocks” forecast. When it’s too warm, you burn energy trying to cool off.
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