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.
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Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 7:39 AM EST
|By Andrew Freiden and Rachel Meyers
Saturday’s weather conditions could cause already burning wildfires in the mountains to spread and new ones to pop up if we’re not careful.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 10:09 AM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
For Daniel Bishop, running the Richmond Marathon is a way to process grief and to help other people facing loss.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Rachel Meyers and Andrew Freiden
Boo! How fast the weather will change may spook you. A BIG drop in temperatures and increasing shower chances will impact Halloween plans.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 12:22 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
The event is celebrating Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library coming to the city.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 10:12 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
In Richmond, if you aren’t paying attention, you might not even notice around 35% of the sun’s visible disk will be blocked by the sun.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 2:17 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
A Richmond area middle schooler fighting a rare cancer is set to speak at the Cattle Baron's Ball this year.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 3:19 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
After a warm work week with above average temperatures, a substantial cool down will arrive this weekend.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:30 AM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden, Megan Wise, Rachel Meyers and Ros Runner
Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall early Saturday near Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 11:14 PM EDT
|By Ros Runner, Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise
Hurricane Idalia made landfall earlier Wednesday morning around Keaton Beach, Florida.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 3:21 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
When little pieces of dust hit our atmosphere at more than 100,000 miles per hour, they burn up and create what many call “shooting stars.” This year, the show could be amazing.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT
|By Rachel Meyers, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
Scattered thunderstorms could become severe Monday afternoon and evening.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 11:10 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
An 8:31pm launch (if it goes off on schedule) is just a few minutes after sunset will probably put on a show as the setting sun will still be shining directly on anything thousands of feet above ground. This is similar to when you see a jet contrail clearly in the sky after sunset. But in this case it will be a much bigger vapor trail than a typical plane.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 10:49 PM EDT
|By Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden, Rachel Meyers and Nick Russo
Dangerous heat continues with strong to severe storms possible on Saturday.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 10:11 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Another hot and humid day with a few more showers and storms possible. Dry and less humid this weekend!
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT
|By NBC12 Newsroom and Andrew Freiden
City leaders are urging residents to stay away from the James River Due to flood warning
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 8:44 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
We’ve had some hazy weather recently because of the Canadian wildfires, but overall, air quality is improving during our summers.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 3:05 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
The hottest day of the year so far is expected Monday with potential strong to severe storms late in the day.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 1:39 AM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Rachel Meyers, Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise
Strong to severe storms will be possible Monday afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 9:39 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden and Rachel Meyers
Explanation as to why smoke and haze is so bad and when it will get better.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 9:38 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden and Rachel Meyers
OZONE used to be our main concern. It’s a molecule created when heat and sun combine to react with the byproducts of burning fossil fuel. A combination of regulation (The Clean Air Act) and increased efficiency and cleanliness of factories, power plants, and automobiles has rendered our low air quality days due to ozone to a minimum.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:05 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
The spring season started early and shows no signs of stopping any time soon.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Nick Russo, Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden
A few strong to severe storms are possible late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 7:47 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden and Nick Russo
Strong to severe storms are possible Sunday afternoon in RVA
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 2:18 PM EDT
|By Megan Wise and Andrew Freiden
Avoid outdoor burning and use caution with anything that might cause a fire.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT
|By Megan Wise, Andrew Freiden and Rachel Meyers
A cold front will move across the area bringing with it rain showers and gusty winds.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:14 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
There are two reasons the "Planets on Parade" won't be that great in Richmond.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:51 AM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
Lightning can ruin outdoor plans, like swim meets or cookouts, in an instant.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 2:39 PM EST
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
The winter of 2022-2023 will go down as one of the warmest and least snowy ever in Richmond.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:26 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
A blight on our native ecosystem, these trees look gorgeous but bring a huge cost.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 8:57 AM EST
|By Andrew Freiden, Rachel Meyers, Megan Wise and Nick Russo
Metro Richmond areas will get plain rain as the storm system moves through.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 10:42 AM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
Big winter storms can get seared into your memory, either for the fun you had or the miserable experience of losing power.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 3:42 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden
Although the overall winter pattern doesn’t look snowy, remember that even in a La Niña year, you can still get cold.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:09 PM EST
|By Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Megan Wise
Heavy rain is likely and could cause some localized flooding on Friday.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 8:50 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
The Sun returns to end the week and start the weekend!
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 9:47 AM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden
Richmond's air quality keeps getting better with only one Code Orange day all summer.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 8:54 AM EDT
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
A frost or freeze is likely Wednesday morning and again Thursday morning!
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 4:12 PM EDT
|By Andrew Freiden and Megan Wise
A few tornadoes, mainly Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, can't be ruled out.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 10:42 AM EDT
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
A Coastal Flood Warning and Wind Advisory are in effect on Monday in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 3:38 PM EDT
|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.