Explaining the 'cut-off upper low that’s bringing a week of clouds and rain

The First Alert Weather Team is tracking the potential for heavy rain in the middle of this week.

Watching possible subtropical system that could develop late in the weekend near the Bahamas

Cool air will retreat northward into Canada as hotter temperatures surge north thanks to a ridge developing in the jet stream.

In particular, we are watching Saturday and Sunday morning, when the lows could dip into the 30s. With backyard gardens in full swing, the First Alert Weather Team will be watching closely.

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Hurricanes, tropical storms, and their remnants can impact Virginia with high winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, and even tornadoes.

A cold front approaching the area on Sunday afternoon and evening will have the potential to bring some strong or isolated severe storms to parts of our region.

Heavy Rain Thursday

the sudden intrusion of 40,000 new photobombing satellites threatens to seriously comprise several major astronomical research programs and the enjoyment of the night sky by thousands of amateur astronomers

Several homes sustained damaged after a hail storm late afternoon in Chesterfield County. The damage was widespread across the county trees were snapped across roadways with many splitting homes.

A few strong storms are possible Friday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. across Central Virginia.

If you are looking for a free astronomy lesson for kids of all ages, The Lyrid meteor shower just might provide a show.

Marginal severe risk Tuesday for isolated storms eastern VA

Protect your plants tonight with temperatures expected to drop as low as the low 30s and upper 20s in spots.

Checking out a small snow chance of Wednesday morning.

Monday morning is the time to watch for potential severe storms in Central Virginia

A few strong storms will be possible early Thursday morning.

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The start of hurricane season is two months away, and it could be an active season in 2020.

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Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day for a low end threat of strong to severe storms.

NBC12 will do a Facebook Live weather lesson every weekday at 1p.m. for the foreseeable future.

Spring officially arrives Thursday evening

Winter was a dud in Central Virginia this year, and spring will likely bring more active weather.

Warm temperatures in recent days have undoubtedly contributed to high pollen levels early in March.

The tornado that struck Nashville was more dangerous because it struck at night when people may have been asleep.

The organization is prepared to deploy volunteers who deal with setting up shelters, administering first aid, and even providing mental health care.

There is a very low chance for strong wind gusts with showers Wednesday evening.

A few schools will be on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, Feb. 26 due to foggy conditions.

People who live south of Richmond saw the most snow Thursday.

Snow fell across the southern and southeastern parts of Virginia on Thursday, covering portions of the region with a blanket of snow.

We're watching potential for snow Thursday evening into Thursday night.

Temperatures in Central Virginia have been much warmer than average so far this winter.

As a result of recent weather, many will be spending the weekend cleaning up.

The National Weather Service says it’s investigating the possibility that tornadoes touched down in areas of Virginia and Maryland outside of the nation’s capital.

There are no injuries and no cars were struck.

First Alert; Wind Advisory Friday

Heavy rain is expected on Thursday with a low chance for storms too.

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Virginia early Monday morning.

Much colder temperatures are expected late this week, and that could set the stage for a little snow.

A few strong storms could move in late Saturday night and early Sunday morning across Central Virginia.

There is potential for a little snow on Tuesday, primarily to the north and west of Richmond.

If you're dreaming of a White Christmas this year in Virginia, you'll need to keep dreaming.

With the chance for some snow on Wednesday, the Virginia Department of Transportation said it is prepared for any accumulation.

Rain may change to a period of snow Wednesday morning, especially north and west of Richmond.

The 2010s are going out in style; cosmic style.

Winter Outlook

A look at how rain/snow could impact Thanksgiving Holiday travel

If you’re traveling this Thanksgiving, we’re on your side to help you plan.

If the outburst happens as predicted, it would produce meteor rates of up to 400 meteors per hour

Closings and Delays across Central Virginia

Crews will remain on standby into evening.

Wintry weather with even a potential rain/snow mix is in the forecast for Central Virginia late this week into next week.

VDOT says staffing, equipment and materials are ready to go.

According to this week's foliage report , the highest mountain areas have lost many leaves, but areas below 3,000 feet are "stunning."

The National Weather Service confirmed a EF-1 tornado touched down Thursday evening on Halloween as storms moved across the region.

It will be a warm and potentially wet Halloween this year in Virginia.