Andrew Freiden

Meteorologist

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.

Awards:

Lots of Reader's Choice Awards in local publications
An Emmy
VAB award for Outstanding Effort by a Meteorologist

Education:

University of Virginia

Recent Articles by Andrew

First Alert Weather Days for Monday and Tuesday: Severe storms possible

The main concerns with any storms that do develop will be strong gusty winds and hail.

Megan Wise, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published 2h at 3:02 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Afternoon, evening downpours possible

Monday is a First Alert Weather Day for the potential for heavy rainfall that could again cause localized minor flooding.

Jim Duncan, Megan Wise, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published June 10, 2019 at 10:04 AM

There is a slight risk for severe storms that now includes the Richmond metro, Petersburg, and the Tri-Cities into the Northern Neck.

Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Jim Duncan

Published June 5, 2019 at 6:20 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms end after causing flooding, tree damage

The primary risks will be damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain in stronger storms.

Jim Duncan and Andrew Freiden

Published June 1, 2019 at 5:17 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Temperatures soar into the 90s again

Big high pressure ridge centered near the Southeastern U.S. is responsible for the heat, but should begin to break down a little beginning Friday.

Jim Duncan and Andrew Freiden

Published May 30, 2019 at 1:54 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Record-setting heat possible Sunday

First Alert Weather Day for Record heat possible Sunday

Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published May 26, 2019 at 9:07 AM

Parts of Virginia under a severe thunderstorm watch

We're tracking a chance for strong to severe storms on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published May 23, 2019 at 4:04 PM

4 easy steps to see radar more clearly on the NBC12 Weather App

The latest update to the NBC 12 Weather app is a huge upgrade and something I’ve been waiting for for years!Here are the steps to take to activate maps that will make it much easier to see where storms are on radar.

Andrew Freiden

Published May 20, 2019 at 9:29 AM

Severe weather threat moves out of Central Virginia

The severe weather threat for the Richmond area has ended.

Nick Russo, Jim Duncan, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden

Published April 26, 2019 at 4:39 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued throughout area

Damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and a threat for isolated tornadoes are the biggest concerns.

Nick Russo, Jim Duncan, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden

Published April 19, 2019 at 8:27 PM

Chances of a frost or freeze dwindling in Central Virginia

Looking for the last frost of the spring season

Andrew Freiden

Published April 16, 2019 at 6:03 AM

After overnight storms, National Weather Service needs your storm reports

Rough storms had us on the air nonstop overnight for a couple of hours Sunday night/Monday and the radar clearly showed funnel clouds.

Andrew Freiden

Published April 15, 2019 at 7:25 AM

Severe storms hit Central Virginia early Monday morning.

Jim Duncan, Megan Wise, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published April 15, 2019 at 5:13 AM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued

First Alert Weather Day Monday for scattered showers and a few strong storms possible Monday evening.

Megan Wise, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published April 8, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Cold start to March, snow possible in Virginia

A colder than average start to March is likely, and the cold could also bring a chance for snow.

Nick Russo, Jim Duncan, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published February 27, 2019 at 6:29 PM

First Alert: Wintry mix changes to rain for Wednesday afternoon

Periodic rain chances are likely through much of next week.

Nick Russo, Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden and Jim Duncan

Published February 20, 2019 at 3:30 PM

First Alert: Louisa schools delayed; ice possible north, west of Richmond

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Monday morning for areas north and west of Richmond.

Jim Duncan, Megan Wise, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published February 11, 2019 at 8:34 AM

The much advertised arctic blast gave Virginia a glancing blow, and now Virginia will be ABOVE average next week.

Andrew Freiden, Megan Wise and Nick Russo

Published February 4, 2019 at 6:30 AM

First Alert Weather Days: Bitter cold for Thursday and Friday

It will turn sharply colder with low temperatures Thursday morning near 10 degrees and high temperatures stuck in the mid to upper 20s Thursday afternoon.

Jim Duncan, Megan Wise, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published January 31, 2019 at 5:02 AM

It will stay dry for Monday before a cold front arrives Tuesday evening with a rain to snow potential

Andrew Freiden

Published January 28, 2019 at 10:56 PM

Government shutdown slows repair of National Weather Service radar in Wakefield

National Weather Service radar is out of service and it'll take longer to fix due to the government shutdown.

Andrew Freiden

Published January 22, 2019 at 11:54 AM

First Alert Weather Day: Turning windy and bitterly cold Sunday

Rain and snow is possible with a major storm impacting the eastern seaboard this upcoming weekend.

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden, Jim Duncan and Megan Wise

Published January 20, 2019 at 10:06 AM

Sunday storm headlines: Light rain/freezing rain through the afternoon

Latest snow forecast from NBC12

Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Jim Duncan

Published January 13, 2019 at 1:54 PM

Cold temperatures return to close out the week with high temperatures below average, then we track potential for snow beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday