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First Alert Weather Day: Heat, severe storm risk Thursday
Watching a severe threat today, in particular for our NORTHERN Counties. Threat is highest this evening!
How to predict a picture-perfect sunrise/sunset!
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.
Shorebird found under a car in Halifax county likely came in with Hurricane Laura
A bird known to live in the salt marshes and coastal areas was found days after remnants of Hurricane Laura moved through the area.
Tropical Storm Nana forms in the Caribbean
None of the systems in the Atlantic are expected to threaten the U.S. in the next 10 days.
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First Alert Weather Day: Monday evening severe storm risk
Strong to severe storms are possible Monday evening from 4 to 9pm.
2nd Wettest August with more rain ahead
Closing in on a record
Evacuation order lifted for Chesterfield residences near Falling Creek Dam
The evacuation order for Chesterfield residents downstream from Falling Creek Dam has been lifted.
Photos and videos show heavy weekend flooding in Central Virginia
Rain in the Central Virginia area has caused a local state of emergency, flash flood warnings and multiple water rescues on Saturday.
Chesterfield declares local state of emergency due to flooding
Chesterfield County declared a local state of emergency on Saturday due to deteriorating road conditions.
Flash floods submerge main entrance road at Clover Leaf Lake Apartments
Jackeline Marquez calls Saturday’s flash-flooding along the entrance road to the Clover Leaf Lake Townhomes in Chesterfield an unfortunate case of Déjà vu outside of her unit tan that has her anxiety about as high as the floodwater.
Routes to avoid: Flooding, downed trees close Central Virginia roads
Heavy rain in Central Virginia has closed several road in the region.
Saturday Flash Flooding in Chesterfield County
Flash flooding in Chestefield county
Driver rescued from car’s roof on flooded Midlothian road
Chesterfield’s Water Rescue Team rescued a driver Saturday morning from a vehicle stuck in water.
First Alert: Tropical Storm Kyle forms in the Atlantic
As of this afternoon, Tropical Storm Josephine has formed in the Atlantic
First Alert Weather Day: Scattered downpours likely again Thursday
Flash flooding is possible Wednesday afternoon with slow moving showers and thunderstorms crossing Central Virginia.
Storms cause flash flooding across Central Virginia
Storms caused flash flooding across the Central Virginia region on Wednesday afternoon.
Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight and tomorrow
This year's display of Perseid meteors will be better to watch than last year's, when a full moon obscured many meteors.
Worst of 2020 hurricane season likely still to come
Hurricane season in 2020 is expected to be extremely active.
FIRST ALERT: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake reported in Sparta, NC
At 8:07 AM a Magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred just along the VA/NC border in Sparta, NC. Th
First Alert: Chickahominy River now in Moderate Flood Stage
Rain from Tropical Storm Isaias on Tuesday and more heavy rain the following Thursday has sent the Chickahominy River over the edge. The river is now 10+ feet above its normal level.
Top 10 wettest August already!
Through Aug. 6, RVA has officially registered 9.48 inches of rainfall, over 5 inches of that associated with Tropical Storm Isaias.
Heavy rainfall causes flooding across Central Virginia
Heavy rainfall on Thursday evening has once again caused flooded roadways across Central Virginia.
NWS service confirms 2 more tornadoes in Virginia, bringing total to 6
The National Weather Service has confirmed five tornadoes in Virginia on Tuesday.
Family rescued from car trapped in flooded street in Richmond
Storms moving through the Richmond area on Wednesday evening caused flash flooding across the city.
Isaias leaves destruction in Northern Neck through possible tornadoes
Tropical Storm Isaias left destruction in its wake traveling through the Northern Neck, severely damaging a vineyard and dozens of homes and trees in the area.
First Alert Weather Day: Isaias leaves behind damage as it races away
Tropical Storm Isaias expected to bring flooding rain and wind damage to Central and Eastern Virginia on Tuesday
Northern Neck prepares for impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias
Towns in the Northern Neck are preparing for the impacts Tropical Storm Isaias may bring to the area.
Coronavirus prevention tools make way into hurricane kits
Hurricane season is meeting a pandemic, meaning people should keep both things in mind when making preparations for storms.
Virginia’s Capitol Square closing ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias
The Virginia Department of General Services announced that Capitol Square will be closed Tuesday, Aug. , due to Tropical Storm Isaias.
Mayor Stoney, city officials update on Richmond’s prep for Isaias
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney held a press conference on Monday to address Tropical Storm Isaias, which is expected to affect Virginia on Monday evening and Tuesday.
Virginia Nat’l Guard to mobilize ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias
The Virginia National Guard plans to mobilize about 40 personnel for emergency support in the Eastern Shore area to respond to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Myrtle Beach tourists deciding whether to cut vacations short, or ride out Isaias
The timing of this hurricane is unique because it could hit right in the middle of Myrtle Beach’s tourist season.
First Alert Weather Day: Severe storm risk on Friday
There is a risk for a few strong to severe thunderstorms on Friday afternoon across Central Virginia.
Chances for beneficial rain increase in Virginia early next week
The chance for beneficial rainfall across Virginia goes up in a big way early next week.
Two days of extreme heat and humidity
First Alert Weather Days for extreme heat Monday and Tuesday
Tracking the Tropics: Hanna makes landfall as 2020′s first Atlantic hurricane
Tropical Storm Gonzalo formed this Wednesday morning
High heat, lack of rain leads to drought conditions for parts of Virginia
Drought over parts of Virginia
First Alert Weather Day: Strong storms again possible Thursday
Storm chances go up on Wednesday with a slight/marginal risk for strong wind gusts, along with frequent lightning and downpours.
Has 2020 been an above average year for severe weather risk days in Central Virginia?
So far, 2020 is in line with previous years for the number of severe weather risk outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center.
Families seek relief at pools from high temperatures during pandemic
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of families were seeking relief at pools across Central Virginia as temperatures hit triple digits in some areas.
First Alert Weather Days for hottest temperatures of the year
First Alert Weather Days Sunday and Monday. 2020’s first heat wave starts on Friday
How to see Comet Neowise
Comet Neowise is visible to the naked eye or with binoculars
First Alert: Slim rain chances raise early drought concerns
Little to no rain for the next week adds to a growing drought problem. Tropical Storm Fay misses Virginia almost entirely & some areas could have used the rain
Tropical Storm Fay weakens as it makes it northward trek
Tropical Storm Fay formed off the coast of North Carolina Thursday afternoon
First Alert: Watching a tropical system Thursday
Tracking the Tropics
First Alert: Watching potential for tropical development Thursday near southeast coast of U.S.
A potential tropical system could bring heavy rain to Central Virginia later this week.
Fourth of July forecast: Hot, isolated storm chances
The fourth of July is likely to bring hot temperatures with a chance for showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening.
A look back: Devastating derecho struck Virginia eight years ago
The 2012 derecho that knocked out power to millions of people in the mid-Atlantic lives on in the memory of many who witnessed it and the destruction left behind.
Update: What we know about the Saharan Dust headed to Virginia
Saharan dust headed to the United States, could bring haze, plus brilliant sunrises and sunsets.
First Alert Weather Day: Low risk for a few strong storms Thursday
There is a low risk for a couple strong to potentially severe storms on Thursday during the early afternoon.
Lightning safety awareness week: how to stay safe in a thunderstorm
No place outdoors is safe from lightning. Remember: when thunder roars, go indoors!
More strong storms possible Tuesday
There is a low risk for a few strong to severe storms on Tuesday, especially north and west of Richmond.
Storms cause damage to 7-Eleven canopy over gas pumps
Storms moving across Central Virginia caused damage to buildings and brought down trees on Monday afternoon.
Summer will arrive one day earlier this year!
The summer solstice on June 20 will mark the official start to astronomical summer.
National Weather Service seeks opinions on potential elimination of the term ‘advisory'
A new proposal from the National Weather Service would eliminate "advisories". The NWS wants your opinion.
Periodic rain likely through Thursday, flood risk low
Daily rain chances are expected through Thursday as a slow moving area of low pressure drifts near Virginia.
Saharan dust expected to limit tropical development for next few weeks
Tropical development is not likely over the next couple of weeks as Saharan dust spreads across the Atlantic.
Cloudy, cool, and wet pattern moving into this week
Cooler weather returns for mid-month
First Alert Weather Day: Heavy rain, gusty winds possible Thursday afternoon & evening
Thursday, June 11 First Alert Weather Day. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible in Richmond, va
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall near New Orleans
Tropical Storm Cristobal has made landfall near New Orleans Sunday evening.
Flooding is one of the biggest threats from tropical systems in Central Virginia
Flooding is one of the biggest impacts from tropical systems here in Central Virginia.
Top 5 worst hurricanes to impact Central Virginia
This list factors in the amount of damage caused and the number of deaths the storms caused.