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: Slim chance of snow for Central VA

Snow chance Friday evening and overnight

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

Published January 8, 2021 at 10:37 AM

First Alert: Rain likely across Central Virginia to ring in 2021

Rain is likely to close out 2020 and ring in 2021.

Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published December 31, 2020 at 12:02 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Strong storms likely on Christmas Eve

Thursday afternoon-evening could bring severe storms and downpours to parts of our area

Sophia Armata, Jim Duncan, Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo

Published December 24, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Jupiter and Saturn will create ‘Christmas Star’ effect during Winter Solstice

Some people are calling it a “Christmas Star.” On Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear as close to each other as they have in 800 years.

Andrew Freiden

Published December 19, 2020 at 12:24 PM

What caused these gorgeous ice formations on cars?

Gorgeous crystals formed on cars

Andrew Freiden

Published December 18, 2020 at 6:55 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Snow is falling for Monday morning commute

Snow is likely falling for many on your Monday commute!

Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata, Megan Wise and Jim Duncan

Published December 7, 2020 at 11:33 AM

James River in moderate flood stage through Saturday

The significant rainfall is forecast to push the James River into moderate flood stage with a crest of 19.1 feet by Friday afternoon. The river is currently at action stage with current levels close to 12 feet.

Sophia Armata, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise

Published November 14, 2020 at 7:21 AM

First Alert Weather Day: Heavy rain, storms causing flooding/school delays & closures this AM

Heavy rain, storms possible Wednesday into Thursday.

Nick Russo, Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden and Sophia Armata

Published November 12, 2020 at 4:13 PM

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.