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

Hurricane Delta is now a category 2 storm

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden, Megan Wise and Sophia Armata

Published October 10, 2020 at 10:56 AM

Mars: Shining bright on its closest approach in years

Mars is shining bright in the night sky.

Andrew Freiden

Published October 8, 2020 at 4:04 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Heavy rain, strong storms possible Tuesday Evening.

Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day for the threat of flooding and possible severe storms.

Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published September 29, 2020 at 1:45 PM

Forecast: Warm and mainly dry Monday, heavy rain likely Tuesday into Wednesday

Monday will be partly sunny and warmer to start the week, but rain chances go up on Tuesday with a threat for flooding and strong storms.

Andrew Freiden

Published September 28, 2020 at 5:32 AM

First Alert Weather Days: Flash Flood Watch in effect through Friday evening

Heavy rain with potential for minor flooding is expected Thursday into Friday

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published September 17, 2020 at 10:49 PM

Tracking rainfall from Sally that will bring a soaking rain to much of Virginia with heavy rain Today through early tomorrow

Andrew Freiden

Published September 17, 2020 at 1:17 PM

There is only 1 more name left on the 2020 Tropical Storm/Hurricane List

We are a the typical midpoint of hurricane season, we’ve already almost run out of names. This year is rivaling 2005 which had 27 storms named (6 were named after greek letters) and 15 hurricanes.

Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo

Published September 14, 2020 at 10:29 AM

High humidity and high rain chances highlight the forecast for the rest of the work week.

Andrew Freiden

Published September 10, 2020 at 9:24 AM

High humidity and high rain chances highlight the forecast for the rest of the work week.

Andrew Freiden

Published September 9, 2020 at 6:38 AM

First Alert Weather Day Saturday: Severe threat drops as Laura’s remnants pull away

The remnant of Hurricane Laura could bring rain, wind, and even a tornado threat to Virginia.

Nick Russo, Sophia Armata, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden

Published August 29, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Laura made landfall overnight as a Category 4

Two potential tropical storms will keep us busy in the next week.

Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata, Megan Wise, Jim Duncan and Nick Russo

Published August 27, 2020 at 7:49 AM

Saturday Flash Flooding in Chesterfield County

Flash flooding in Chestefield county

Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo

Published August 15, 2020 at 2:44 PM

NWS service confirms 2 more tornadoes in Virginia, bringing total to 6

The National Weather Service has confirmed five tornadoes in Virginia on Tuesday.

NBC12 Newsroom, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published August 6, 2020 at 7:41 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Isaias leaves behind damage as it races away

Tropical Storm Isaias expected to bring flooding rain and wind damage to Central and Eastern Virginia on Tuesday

Megan Wise, Nick Russo, Jim Duncan and Andrew Freiden

Published August 4, 2020 at 1:03 PM

First Alert Weather Days for extreme heat Monday and Tuesday

Andrew Freiden

Published July 26, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Tracking the Tropics: Hanna makes landfall as 2020′s first Atlantic hurricane

Tropical Storm Gonzalo formed this Wednesday morning

Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata and Nick Russo

Published July 25, 2020 at 9:18 PM

One last day of extreme heat before a break for a couple days plus the rain chance goes up today and Friday.

Andrew Freiden

Published July 23, 2020 at 9:15 AM

First Alert Weather Day: Strong storms again possible Thursday

Storm chances go up on Wednesday with a slight/marginal risk for strong wind gusts, along with frequent lightning and downpours.

Nick Russo, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden

Published July 23, 2020 at 8:14 AM

First Alert Weather Days for hottest temperatures of the year

First Alert Weather Days Sunday and Monday. 2020’s first heat wave starts on Friday

Andrew Freiden, Megan Wise, Sophia Armata, Jim Duncan and Nick Russo

Published July 20, 2020 at 12:54 PM

Comet Neowise is visible to the naked eye or with binoculars

Andrew Freiden and Sophia Armata

Published July 20, 2020 at 10:07 AM

Temperatures have be ranging near “normal” summertime levels, but will increase a bit later in the week with increasing humidity as well!

Andrew Freiden

Published July 15, 2020 at 11:49 AM

First Alert: Watching a tropical system Thursday

Tracking the Tropics

Sophia Armata, Jim Duncan, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published July 9, 2020 at 8:29 AM

Update: What we know about the Saharan Dust headed to Virginia

Saharan dust headed to the United States, could bring haze, plus brilliant sunrises and sunsets.

Andrew Freiden and Sophia Armata

Published June 27, 2020 at 7:14 PM

There is a low risk for a few strong to severe storms on Tuesday, especially north and west of Richmond.

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Jim Duncan

Published June 23, 2020 at 12:57 AM

First Alert Weather Day: Heavy rain, gusty winds possible Thursday afternoon & evening

Thursday, June 11 First Alert Weather Day. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible in Richmond, va

Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published June 11, 2020 at 7:07 AM

Hottest day so far this year slated today, PLUS Tropical Storm Cristobal forms near southern Gulf of Mexico

Andrew Freiden

Published June 3, 2020 at 12:25 PM

The stubborn weather pattern that just won’t quit

Explaining the 'cut-off upper low that’s bringing a week of clouds and rain

Andrew Freiden

Published May 21, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Tidal flooding coast, flash flooding western VA, plus river flooding this week

The First Alert Weather Team is tracking the potential for heavy rain in the middle of this week.

Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Jim Duncan

Published May 20, 2020 at 10:29 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Freeze Warnings expanded to include all of metro Richmond

In particular, we are watching Saturday and Sunday morning, when the lows could dip into the 30s. With backyard gardens in full swing, the First Alert Weather Team will be watching closely.

Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Megan Wise

Published May 9, 2020 at 3:38 PM

How to protect your plants from a freeze

How to protect your garden from a freeze

Andrew Freiden

Published May 7, 2020 at 9:23 PM

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Andrew Freiden

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Recent Articles by Andrew

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Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

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Nick Russo, Sophia Armata, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden

Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata, Megan Wise, Jim Duncan and Nick Russo

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Megan Wise, Nick Russo, Jim Duncan and Andrew Freiden

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Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata and Nick Russo

Andrew Freiden

Nick Russo, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden

Andrew Freiden, Megan Wise, Sophia Armata, Jim Duncan and Nick Russo

Andrew Freiden and Sophia Armata

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Sophia Armata, Jim Duncan, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Andrew Freiden and Sophia Armata

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Jim Duncan

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