A strong cold front moving into the region this afternoon will produce thunderstorms that could be severe. The primary risk is widespread damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. Some of the stronger storms could produce winds in excess of 70 mph which would result in areas of widespread wind damage. You can see the area of greatest risk is across central Virginia down through the eastern Carolinas, where the Storm Prediction Center places us in the "moderate" risk for severe storms. There is also a threat for tornadoes, with the greatest threat between 2 P.M. and 8 P.M. The highest threat area is basically the same region as the "moderate" risk of severe weather. (see the graphic below)
As of midday, there is a Tornado Watch current in effect across western Virginia down through western North Carolina and the mountains of South Carolina, that will expire at 4:00 PM. We expect more potential watches and warnings through the afternoon & evening. CLICK HERE FOR ALL CURRENT WATCHES & WARNINGS...
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