Virginia Department of Health is asking residents to take additional precautions while participating in recreational water activities.

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.

Road closures, property damage and a water rescue were all underway in Farmville after a large rainstorm caused massive flooding.

The City of Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities announced it will activate the Dock Street and Brander Street flood walls as a precaution due to Thursday’s heavy rainfall.

Heavy rain, storms possible Wednesday into Thursday.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is warning recreational boaters of deadly flood boating conditions this week and weekend as several flood warnings have been issued.

A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta cut across Cuba on Sunday, and forecasters say it’s likely to be a hurricane before hitting the Florida Keys Sunday night or Monday.

A Freeze Warning is in effect for areas west of Richmond tonight with cold temperatures on the way.

This year has brought a pandemic, major election and now a rare, blue moon on Halloween.

It may take a while to get back to normal for several families in central Virginia after remnants of Zeta toppled trees and left thousands without power.

A second round of severe weather is possible tonight as Zeta pulls away.

A trio of dogs recently transferred to the Richmond SPCA were named after different types of clouds.

One of the discussions is being hosted by NBC12′s Chief Meteorologist Jim Duncan.

A cold front will swing through on Saturday evening & bring us a chilly Sunday

The Orionid Meteor Shower peaks the next several nights in the early morning sky.

Good news: the acorns are totally normal.

Frost Advisories go into effect Sunday morning from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. for areas west of Richmond.

With roughly two months left of fall, the CPC’s latest outlook already has eyes on a warmer than average winter season

A round of rain is expected on Friday across Central Virginia.

On this day in history: Oct. 15,1954, Hurricane Hazel blew into Virginia after making landfall in North Carolina as a Category 4 hurricane.

The peak of fall color in Virginia's Blue Ridge is expected now until October 26.

Temperatures will briefly turn warmer this week before much cooler weather arrives this upcoming weekend.

Louisiana officials have announced a death from Hurricane Delta.

Hurricane Delta is now a category 2 storm

Welcoming a baby into the world is an exciting occasion. But one Coast couple got a little more excitement than they bargained for when their baby boy decided he was coming sooner than expected.

Mars is shining bright in the night sky.

The peak of fall color likely arrives in Richmond during the final two weeks of October.

Air quality was historically good this year in Virginia

An EF-0 tornado struck just before 11 p.m. Tuesday evening in Isle of Wight County and another struck Southampton County.

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

Fall in Virginia can bring some of the most beautiful weather of the year.

A lull in tropical storm/hurricane activity is expected in the next 10 to 14 days.

A hot and dry start to the summer gave way to flooding rainfall in August and cool weather the first few weeks of September.

Halloween in 2020 will feature the first 100% full moon in the Eastern U.S. time zone on Halloween since 1944

High tides and Hurricane Teddy are causing travel problems along North Carolina’s Outer Banks and threatens problems going up to Tidewater Virginia.

Busy tropical season rolls on

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

The storms killed one person as a building collapsed at Old Dominion Flooring in Chesterfield County.

Tracking the Tropics

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.

Cool temperatures with low humidity will make it feel like fall this week in Virginia.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday for counties along and east of I-95.

Deaths reported in Louisiana due to Hurricane Laura.

A La Niña weather pattern is likely to develop this fall into the winter.

Dragonflies or birds were likely picked up on First Alert Doppler radar in Central Virginia on midday Friday.

Watching a severe threat today, in particular for our NORTHERN Counties. Threat is highest this evening!

How to predict a picture-perfect sunrise/sunset! A checklist of the best conditions that are sure to get you the most likes on social media.

A bird known to live in the salt marshes and coastal areas was found days after remnants of Hurricane Laura moved through the area.

None of the systems in the Atlantic are expected to threaten the U.S. in the next 10 days.

A look back at flooding and tornadoes that struck Central Virginia in August 2020.

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

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

Eight volunteers from Central Virginia are ready to help after Hurricane Laura. They're stationed in Alexandria, Louisiana.

We're watching a low threat for a round of strong to severe storms each day through Wednesday.

Rangers said the park received nearly 10 inches of rain in a matter of 12 hours leading to severe flooding.

Strong to severe storms are possible Monday evening from 4 to 9pm.

Closing in on a record

The evacuation order for Chesterfield residents downstream from Falling Creek Dam has been lifted.