As Hurricane Dorian comes closer to landfall, a special crew of Air Force Reserve members have been tasked with monitoring the storm and updating the public about its progress.

Says key to getting through hurricane season is to 'be prepared'.

Here’s a quick “how-to” guide to track storms in the Atlantic during hurricane season.

Shockoe Bottom was completely swallowed up when the city’s drainage system became overwhelmed by nearly a foot of rain.

If you have outdoor plans Friday evening, make sure you have a plan B to get indoors.

The Aug. 23, 2011, earthquake measured 5.8 on the Richter scale and was centered about 5 miles south of Mineral.

Main concern again will be heavy rain, gusty winds and lightning.

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

"The lightning was unreal, it would light up the room and you look out the window and you could see just like it was daylight."

The electricity from the strike surged through his home and came out of his laptop while he was using it.

Chesterfield fire responded to both scenes a little after 3:15 p.m.

Damaging wind gusts, hail, frequent lightning, and downpours are the primary threats.

The Tye River flows at a shallow trickle through Massies Mill, a tiny village in Nelson County near the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Storms could contain damaging wind gusts.

NOAA has increased the risk of an above normal hurricane season.

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

Richmond Fire crews rescued an elderly woman and a minor from her car, which was submerged in water on Bainbridge Street

People had to be rescued from their flooded vehicles after 1-2 inches of rain fell within an hour of storms developing in the Richmond area on Monday afternoon.

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

Two meteor showers will overlap during the final few days of July.

The Virginia National Guard said the soldier died during a training exercise when a tree was knocked over by severe weather at the base.

Figures from the Virginia Department of Health show the number of people in the state that needed medical treatment for heat-related illnesses has nearly doubled compared with last July

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

Several localities are opening cooling centers at temperatures soar to 100 degrees.

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"When its 110 degrees, it makes a big difference to our customers," a Dominion Energy spokesperson said.

There's a low risk for severe storms, along with increasing heat on Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Signs of heat stroke in a pet include heavy panting, glazed eyes, rapid pulse, unsteadiness, staggering gait, vomiting and a deep red or purple tongue.

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Tracking the Tropics

First Alert Weather Day Thursday for a few evening strong storms

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for much of Central Virginia until midnight tonight.

The Georgetown County Coroner released the identity of the man killed in a lightning strike Thursday afternoon.

The 6.4 magnitude quake struck at 10:33 a.m. in the Mojave Desert, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, near the town of Ridgecrest, California. It is the strongest quake to hit the region in 20 years.

Hit or miss thunderstorms are expected on Independence Day, but it will not be a washout.

Higher than average heat and humidity is expected for much of the upcoming week in Virginia

The dust devil formed on the field during the Glen Allen and New Kent game.

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

The man who was struck called 911 to report it happening.

Experts say that southeastern Virginia could suffer $40 billion in losses if it's struck by a major hurricane

Monday is a First Alert Weather Day for the potential for heavy rainfall that could again cause localized minor flooding.

Numerous other crashes and high water were reported as heavy rain moved through the area on Friday.

There is a slight risk for severe storms that now includes the Richmond metro, Petersburg, and the Tri-Cities into the Northern Neck.

Widely scattered strong to severe storms are possible Sunday evening, with storms most likely north of Richmond

The primary risks will be damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain in stronger storms.

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.

There's one important thing you need to do before you begin smashing windows.

First Alert Weather Day for Record heat possible Sunday

We're tracking a chance for strong to severe storms on Thursday afternoon and evening.

The powerful storm killed more than 120 people in Nelson County 50 years ago this summer.

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.

An area of low pressure in the Atlantic is expected to form into a system several miles south of Bermuda in the next several days.

Get ready for hot temperatures starting this weekend into next week.

Few strong storms possible late afternoon and evening Friday

The National Weather Service will survey the damage to determine if two tornadoes touched down in Virginia on Saturday as storms moved through the area.

Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day for scattered strong storms during the afternoon and evening.

Flying aboard a USAF Reserve WC-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft along with the NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft, the pilot, crew and team of meteorologists are hoping to raise awareness of the impacts from tropical cyclones threats.

Last year, Florence and Michael combined to kill more than 100 Americans and cost nearly $50 billion in damage.