Freeze Warning overnight from 3 A.M. until 9 A.M.

A Freeze Warning is in effect along and west of I-95 (including Metro Richmond) from 3 A.M. until 9 A.M. Sunday. Overnight lows are expected to be near 30 degrees across the region, with lower 30s in the Metro Richmond area. A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Tornado Watch until 11 A.M. for eastern Virginia...

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 A.M. for eastern Virginia, including Williamsburg, Hampton Roads, and much of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00 P.M.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 P.M. for much of central Virginia, including Metro Richmond.  Strong storms moving through the area may produce damaging wind gusts to 70 mph.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 P.M.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for central and eastern Virginia until 9 P.M. tonight.  Some strong storms across the region may produce damaging wind gusts to 70 mph and large hail.

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Extraordinary heat & humidity cover the East Coast!

What an amazing outbreak of extreme heat & humidity we've had, which started over the central U.S. and spread to the East Coast.  The coverage area of triple-digit heat has been extraordinary today up & down the coast.  Check out the numbers...
Portland, ME 100 (record)
Concord, NH 100 (record)
Hartford, CT 103 (record)
Boston, MA 103 (record)
Providence, RI 101 (record)
Bridgeport, CT 103 (record)
Newark, NJ 108 (all-time record...highest temp ever recorded at Newark!)
Islip, NY 100 (record)
JFK Airport, NY 103 (record)
LaGuardia Airport, NY 103 (record)
Central Park, NY 104 (record)
Williamsport, PA 103 (record)
Harrisburg, PA 103 (record)
Atlantic City, NJ 105 (record)
Georgetown, DE 104 (record)
Wilmington, DE 102 (record)
Philadelphia, PA 103 (record)
Reading, PA 106 (record)
Trenton, NJ 106 (record)
BWI Airport, MD 106 (record)
Dulles Airport, VA 105 (all-time record...highest temp ever recorded at Dulles!)
Norfolk, VA 102 (record)
Wallops Island, VA 100 (record)
Richmond, VA 102
Salisbury, MD 102
Charlottesville, VA 102
Hagerstown, MD 100
Martinsburg, WV 103
Lynchburg, VA 100
Fayetteville, NC 102
New Bern, NC 100
Wilmington, NC 100
Florence, SC 101
Columbia, SC 104
Orangeburg, SC 102
Augusta, GA 100

Excessive Heat Warning in effect Thursday through Saturday

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for all of central Virginia and much of the Commonwealth, effective 11 A.M. Thursday through 8 P.M. Saturday evening.  The combination of extreme heat and humidity will produce heat indices of 105-110 degrees, with a few readings up to 115 degrees possible.

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions will occur.  Stay hydrated and in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.  Check on the elderly and keep your pets inside in air conditioning.

Take extra precautions if you have to be outside.  Try to reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or evening hours.  Wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing when possible and always remember to drink plenty of water.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 P.M. for northern VA...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 P.M. from Charlottesville to Fredericksburg & points north.  Strong thunderstorms developing across the region this afternoon & evening will contain very heavy rain & frequent lightning, along with the possibility of damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph & hail.

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Flash Flood Watch in effect north & west of Richmond through Saturday morning...

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect north & west of Richmond through Saturday morning.  A slow moving cool front will produce numerous showers & thunderstorms across the region late this afternoon through tonight.  Torrential downpours in some of the storms may produce flash flooding.  Severe weather is a possibility from late afternoon through the evening, so stay tuned for any watches & warnings.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 P.M.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all of central and eastern Virginia until 10 P.M.  Storms developing across the region may produce damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 P.M .near the coast...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 P.M. for the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and Hampton Roads.  Strong thunderstorms developing across this region may produce damaging wind gusts to 70 mph and hail.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 P.M. just north of Richmond...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 P.M. for Hanover County and points north.  A few strong storms developing across northern and central Virginia late this afternoon and this evening may contain damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail.

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The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season begins today!

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th.

The names that will be used this season are:

Arlene              Bret               Cindy             Don
Emily                Franklin         Gert               Harvey
Irene                Jose               Katia              Lee
Maria               Nate              Ophelia          Phillippe
Rina                 Sean              Tammy           Vince
Whitney

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for northern VA until 8 P.M.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for northern Virginia, including Washington, DC & Charlottesville, until 8 P.M. Strong thunderstorms across the region may produce damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch for central & southern Virginia remains in effect until 7 P.M.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 P.M. (includes Metro Richmond)

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 P.M. for the Metro Richmond area and much of central Virginia. Strong thunderstorms across the region may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and hail.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch cancelled...

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled for the Metro Richmond area and most of central Virginia, as the threat for severe weather has diminished. Strong storms that were over Hampton Roads have now moved into the Atlantic as well.

A new Tornado Watch is in effect for part of southwest Virginia, including the Danville area, until 10 P.M. tonight.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 P.M.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all of central and eastern Virginia until 8:00 P.M. Strong storms developing across the region may produce damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 6 P.M. for northern Virginia...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 6 P.M. well north & west of Richmond. This watch includes the Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and D.C. areas. Isolated strong storms may contain damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 P.M. just north of Richmond...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 P.M. from Hanover County north. Isolated strong storms may produce damaging wind gusts to 70 mph and hail.

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Watch extended, now includes Metro Richmond...

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been extended to include the City of Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Charles City, King & Queen, Gloucester, Middlesex, King William, New Kent, James City, Mathews and York Counties.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 P.M. (includes Chesterfield, but not Henrico)

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 P.M. for Chesterfield County and points south and east. A few strong storms may contain damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail.

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New Tornado Watch east of I-95 (including the Tri-Cities) until 9 P.M.

A Tornado Watch is in effect east of I-95 until 9 P.M. More thunderstorms crossing the region may produce damaging wind gusts to 70 mph, hail and isolated tornadoes. The watch includes the Tri-Cities, Williamsburg and Hampton Roads.

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Tornado Watch in effect until 3 P.M.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect for much of central and eastern Virginia until 3 P.M. this afternoon.

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New Tornado Watch until 8 A.M. for areas west & north of Richmond...

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 A.M. west of Richmond and also well to the north. The watch includes Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Washington, D.C., Lynchburg & Danville (and west). Storms moving across the region may produce damaging wind gusts to 70 mph, hail and tornadoes.

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New Tornado Watch until 2 A.M....includes Metro Richmond

A new Tornado Watch is in effect until 2 A.M. for Metro Richmond, the Tri-Cities and all counties along and west of Interstate 95. Scattered strong thunderstorms are expected across the region that may produce damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail and potentially isolated tornadoes.

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Watch cancelled for Richmond, but remains in effect for Charlottesville & Frederickburg...

The Tornado Watch has been cancelled for Metro Richmond, but remains in effect to the north, including Charlottesville & Fredericksburg until 8 P.M.

Tornado Watch until 8:00 P.M.

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 P.M. for Metro Richmond and all counties along and west of Interstate 95. Scattered strong thunderstorms are expected across the region that may produce damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail and potentially isolated tornadoes.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch to the west until 9 P.M.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9:00 P.M. well west of Richmond. The watch area includes Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Danville. Strong storms may produce damaging wind gusts to 70 mph and large hail.

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Tornado Watch until 9 P.M. (Particularly Dangerous Situation)

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 P.M. for central and southern Virginia. Destructive tornadoes, large hail, damaging thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph and dangerous lightning are possible. This watch includes Metro Richmond, the Tri-Cities, Emporia, Williamsburg and Hampton Roads, as well as west to Farmville and Lynchburg. Conditions are favorable across this area for severe weather this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center is calling this a "particularly dangerous situation," so please take it seriously and seek shelter when severe weather threatens.

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Tornado Watch until 10 A.M.

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10 A.M. for all of central and eastern Virginia. Strong thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in the watch area. Dangerous lightning, hail and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph are also possible. The watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Central Viriginia until 1:00 A.M.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 1:00AM for most of central Virginia, including Metro Richmond, the Tri-Cities, Williamsburg & Hampton/Newport News. Strong thunderstorms may produce dangerous lightning, damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail. An isolated tornado or two can't be ruled out.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 P.M. well north & west...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11:00 P.M. well north and west of Richmond, from a Charlottesville/Fredericksburg line and points north & west. Strong thunderstorms will likely move into the area this evening, that could produce dangerous lightning, damaging wind gusts to 70 mph and large hail. There is also the possibility of an isolated tornado or two. These storms could potentially impact the metro Richmond area later on, so another watch could be issued. Stay tuned...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 P.M.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 P.M. for much of central and southern Virginia. This includes Metro Richmond, the Tri-Cities, Charlottesville and Fredericksburg. Isolated strong thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and hail.

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Also, a Flood Watch remains in effect for the area through this evening.

Tornado Watch until 11 P.M. for central & southeast Virginia...

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 P.M. for much of central and southeast Virginia. This includes the Metro Richmond area and points south and east down to Hampton Roads. Strong thunderstorms moving across the region may produce damaging winds, hail and even a few tornadoes.

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Tornado Watch until 4 P.M. Louisa County & points N & W

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 4 P.M. for parts of central Virginia, including Louisa County and points north and west. A line of strong storms moving into and across the state may produce dangerous lightning, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail and potentially tornadoes.

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