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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Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Nick Russo, Megan Wise, Rachel Meyers and Andrew Freiden
Ian's remnants bring Friday rain and then another batch late Sunday/Monday
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 12:31 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Central Virginia classifies as "abnormally dry" in latest Drought Monitor report.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
More and more people are preparing for the worst by getting generators before the storm so they can keep the electricity on.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:50 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden
A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the area through midnight.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo
Strong to severe storms will be possible late Monday afternoon into the evening hours.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden
Damaging wind and heavy rain are possible during the afternoon and evening.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
A line of thunderstorms with destructive winds knocked out power for days for many in the two Virginias
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 8:15 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Henrico county continues work on Cobb's Creek reservoir
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 2:44 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise
Damaging straight-line winds are the main threat.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day for the threat of a few strong to severe storms.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 12:31 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden
We're watching a threat for severe weather on Tuesday with damaging wind gusts possible.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
There’s no getting around Virginia’s summer heat, but at least we can cope - mainly due to air conditioning.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
You aren’t imagining it, Richmond’s summer heat and humidity are getting worse, and global warming plays a part.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 6:53 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise
Damaging winds and hail are the main concerns for this storm system.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 11:13 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata and Nick Russo
First Alert Weather Day Friday for thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 9:48 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden, Megan Wise and Nick Russo
Record heat potential with highs in the 90s this weekend.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise
Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible Monday afternoon across central Virginia.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 12:05 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden, Megan Wise and Nick Russo
A warm front lifts north and could produce some severe storms -- and we can’t rule out a tornado.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
We're watching potential for a few strong to severe storms across central Virginia on Thursday.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
They are a staple of spring. Those puffy white Bradford pear trees-- easy to spot all over the place in early spring. But once you get to know them, they are easy to hate.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 9:44 PM EST
|By Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata and Megan Wise
Watch out for icy spots this evening!
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 6:53 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
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?
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 8:03 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
Wind Advisory plus a severe storm threat on Monday, March 7
Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 at 4:36 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden, Megan Wise and Nick Russo
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.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2022 at 11:07 AM EST
|By Nick Russo, Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden and Sophia Armata
Some counties are still under a Winter Storm Warning even though the system is now offshore.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2022 at 10:53 AM EST
|By Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata and Megan Wise
Be alert for black ice on roadways!
Updated: Jan. 17, 2022 at 12:14 AM EST
|By Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo
First Alert Weather Days for Sunday and Monday for the potential for a winter storm
Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 at 4:08 AM EST
|By Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Megan Wise
A light snow accumulation is possible late Thursday night.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 8:44 AM EST
|By Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo
Snow chances are going up for Monday morning across Central Virginia.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2021 at 10:56 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
Rain chances increase tonight and into Sunday AM
Updated: Dec. 11, 2021 at 11:26 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
First Alert Weather Day Saturday for gusty winds in the late afternoon and evening.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 3:51 PM EST
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
An almost total lunar eclipse will happen Friday morning and should be visible across Central Virginia.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 9:34 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise
Serious runners are always looking for a “Goldilocks” forecast. When it’s too warm, you burn energy trying to cool off.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 8:39 PM EST
|By NBC12 Newsroom and Andrew Freiden
October is a crucial month for the Mid-Atlantic fall foliage, but this year, tree leaves have changed their colors later in the season.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2021 at 2:25 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Sophia Armata
Heavy rain with gusty winds is expected on Friday and a couple strong thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 at 10:11 PM EDT
|By Sophia Armata, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
Timing is late Monday evening through Tuesday morning
Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 3:11 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Beautiful warm weather will be with us on today, then few stray showers possible Friday will give way to a seasonable weekend.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 3:57 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Thursday looks dry, cloudy, and pleasant and we still think there will be some weekend rain.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 4:07 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Our coolest start (50s) since June leads to another comfortable, low humidity day
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden
Ida could bring a tornado threat to Central Virginia on Wednesday.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 2:44 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
On hot days, some areas of Richmond get much hotter than others. This article explains why, and what is being done to fix it.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 11:59 AM EDT
|By Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden
First Alert Weather Day Sunday for damaging wind and an isolated tornado threat
Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 11:54 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Rain is likely, plus a few strong storms are possible this morning. An isolated strong storm is possible again during the afternoon and early evening
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Severe Storm threat Thursday, July 29
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 2:07 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Wildfires continue to burn on the west coast, from California into Western Canada. The fires are thousands of miles away but the impact is being felt right here in Virginia.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 2:15 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Hot and humid weather holds through Saturday, with rain chances staying low until Saturday afternoon/evening
Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 2:57 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden, Sophia Armata and Megan Wise
Elsa is a tropical storm moving toward Virginia
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 8:58 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden
Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday evening with damaging wind gusts the main threat.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 9:23 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Gorgeous weather is ahead for the next several days with low humidity and comfortable temperatures
Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 6:21 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Showers/downpours and storms likely again today and Friday. Localized flooding will be a concern.
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