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

Still mostly cloudy and cool on Monday, with some late-day showers likely.

Andrew Freiden

Published 2h at 10:12 AM

Halloween Tornado Watch: First Alert Weather Day this evening

It will be a warm and potentially wet Halloween this year in Virginia.

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Jim Duncan

Published October 31, 2019 at 9:51 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon

The tornado, hail and flooding threat are low, but a severe thunderstorm could produce damaging wind gusts.

Andrew Freiden

Published October 22, 2019 at 12:53 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Mid-week record heat

Record heat midweek as we soar into the mid-90s.

Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Megan Wise

Published October 3, 2019 at 3:49 PM

Rainfall this month has been hard to find with less than a half inch of rain officially recorded in Richmond

Jim Duncan and Andrew Freiden

Published September 26, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Humberto will move away from the U.S. but will pose a threat to Bermuda over the next few days.

Andrew Freiden, Jim Duncan, Megan Wise and Nick Russo

Published September 16, 2019 at 9:12 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Strong afternoon storms possible

Most of Central and Southern Virginia is in a marginal risk for severe storms on Monday.

Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published September 9, 2019 at 10:32 AM

Tracking Dorian: Southeast Virginia blasted with wind, rain, surge, but not much in Richmond

Dorian officially made landfall on the Outer Banks at 8:35 a.m. Friday.

Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo, Jim Duncan and Megan Wise

Published September 6, 2019 at 1:55 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms possible Tuesday evening

Much of the daytime hours will be dry, with storms threatening closer to sunset.

Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo

Published August 20, 2019 at 4:18 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Storms with damaging winds possible

The main threat right now appears to be straight line wind damage during the afternoon and early evening.

Andrew Freiden, Jim Duncan and Nick Russo

Published August 7, 2019 at 1:57 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms possible Wednesday afternoon/evening

If these storms do turn severe, damaging winds are the main threat.

Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published July 31, 2019 at 1:32 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm Monday

The Heat Index is expected to approach 110 degrees this weekend.

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden, Jim Duncan and Megan Wise

Published July 22, 2019 at 2:30 PM

New state program will foot the bill if you plant the trees

If you own property within the green border on this map, you are eligible!

Andrew Freiden

Published July 16, 2019 at 5:27 AM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.

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

Megan Wise, Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Jim Duncan

Published June 20, 2019 at 4:26 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.