Watch Likely This Afternoon/Evening

We continue to monitor conditions across the Mid-Atlantic as the severe weather threat grows. A Tornado Watch is already in effect from Washington, DC north to central NJ. Now a new watch will likely be issued farther south into Central Virginia as conditions continue to evolve that support the development of strong thunderstorms. As of midday, dew points are around 70 in Richmond and across most of Central Virginia, and the increasing low level moisture and shear should be be enough to spark some supercells. Damaging winds and hail, along with isolated tornadoes will be possible. The Storm Prediction Center will likely issue a new watch shortly.