Active Severe Weather Threat Today Before Prolonged Wet Weekend Pattern

Active Severe Weather Threat Today Before Prolonged Wet Weekend Pattern

Stalled front keeps the rain chances in the area

A "Slight Risk" for severe weather hits Richmond this afternoon and evening, bringing potentially damaging winds and heavy downpours.

The threat continues into a wet weekend as a cold front stalls over the region, before we see some relief and sunshine by Sunday.

Read the full weather brief @ https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a8763785def7df78284e133

Community Engagement:

Which side of I-95 are you on, and how’s the sky looking your way? Drop a comment below with your neighborhood and let us know if you’re seeing any storm activity yet! 👇 Like if you’re ready for that dry Sunday weather!

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u/rvawx — 18 hours ago

Active Severe Weather Threat Today Before Prolonged Wet Weekend Pattern

Stalled front keeps the rain chances in the area

A "Slight Risk" for severe weather hits Richmond this afternoon and evening, bringing potentially damaging winds and heavy downpours.

The threat continues into a wet weekend as a cold front stalls over the region, before we see some relief and sunshine by Sunday.

Read the full weather brief @ https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a8763785def7df78284e133

Community Engagement:

Which side of I-95 are you on, and how’s the sky looking your way? Drop a comment below with your neighborhood and let us know if you’re seeing any storm activity yet! 👇 Like if you’re ready for that dry Sunday weather!

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u/rvawx — 18 hours ago

Enjoy the Break: Storms Return to Richmond Tomorrow!

Enjoy tonight’s brief break in humidity, because an approaching cold front and upper-level energy will bring scattered heavy storms back to Central Virginia starting tomorrow afternoon.

Stay weather-aware along the I-95 corridor for potential damaging winds and heavy downpours during the evening commute.

u/rvawx — 1 day ago

From Humid Storms to Midweek Relief

Friday's rain chances

Isolated storms wrap up tonight before a brief dry spell on Wednesday, followed by a return of active storm chances Thursday through Saturday.

Read the full weather brief @ https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a84c54b2a787bd897d742e0

Community Engagement:

Spotted any sudden downpours on your evening walk? Drop your neighborhood updates below, and don't forget to share this brief with a neighbor who loves staying weather-wise!

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u/rvawx — 3 days ago

From Humid Storms to Midweek Relief

Friday rain chances

Isolated storms wrap up tonight before a brief dry spell on Wednesday, followed by a return of active storm chances Thursday through Saturday.

Read the full weather brief @ https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a84c54b2a787bd897d742e0

Community Engagement:

Spotted any sudden downpours on your evening walk? Drop your neighborhood updates below, and don't forget to share this brief with a neighbor who loves staying weather-wise!

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u/rvawx — 3 days ago

Severe Heat and Storms Arrive Ahead of Cold Front

Central Virginia is locked in peak summer heat and high humidity today, with heat indices surging past one-hundred-five degrees in spots.

Stay weather-aware this afternoon and evening as a round of scattered storms and heavy downpours moves across the region.

u/rvawx — 4 days ago

Another storm timelapse

Watch the storm roll in tonight in this mesmerizing timelapse.

u/rvawx — 5 days ago

2025–2026 El Niño Cycle: Global Climate Impact Analysis & Jet Stream Shifts

Hey everyone, put together a complete breakdown looking at the ongoing 2025–2026 El Niño cycle.

We examine the current sea surface temperature anomalies in the eastern Pacific (+2°C warmer), how it's altering global precipitation, and what the shifted jet stream patterns mean moving forward.

Would love to hear observations or thoughts from other weather watchers tracking the pattern!

u/rvawx — 5 days ago

Tropical Moisture Sparks Severe Storms Today Followed by Extreme Heat Monday

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An approaching warm front is bringing warmer, humid weather with a late-afternoon and evening risk of strong-to-severe storms, damaging winds, and localized flash flooding across most of the region.

Read the full weather brief @ https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a81df8260e7e18ba2c2008c

Community Engagement:

Hey everyone! Peak severe weather timing has shifted slightly later into the late afternoon and evening (post-4 PM). Drop a comment below letting me know how things look in your neighborhood, and stay safe out there!

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u/rvawx — 5 days ago

Tropical Moisture Sparks Severe Storms Today Followed by Extreme Heat Monday

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An approaching warm front is bringing warmer, humid weather with a late-afternoon and evening risk of strong-to-severe storms, damaging winds, and localized flash flooding across most of the region.

Read the full weather brief @ https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a81df8260e7e18ba2c2008c

Community Engagement:

Hey everyone! Peak severe weather timing has shifted slightly later into the late afternoon and evening (post-4 PM). Drop a comment below letting me know how things look in your neighborhood, and stay safe out there!

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u/rvawx — 5 days ago
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Midnight Stargazing Interrupted: Severe Storm & Lightning Timelapse

Hey everyone,
I set out to do some quiet midnight stargazing and sky-tracking, but Mother Nature had other plans! Severe thunderstorms rolled in, bringing some incredible cloud-to-ground lightning and really loud thunder.

I put together a timelapse capturing the whole transition from a calm night sky to a severe weather event. You can check it out here:
https://youtu.be/XWawHzQOrq0

Let me know what you think of the lightning activity!

u/rvawx — 5 days ago

Weekend Forecast: Pleasant Air Before Monday's Heat Returns

We’re watching a wave of late-day showers and storms move across Central Virginia before a much drier, pleasant airmass arrives for the weekend.

Check out neighborhood updates at rvaweather.net/obs and tell us how much rain you picked up today!

u/rvawx — 7 days ago

Heat and Humidity Hold Steady Today—Rain Chances Tick Up Friday

High dewpoints stick around

RVA Weather Brief (Thurs 8/13): Mostly dry today with highs near the low 90s; low rip current risk at the beaches. A front brings back scattered storm chances for Friday afternoon/night before clearing out, with cooler weather for Saturday.

Full local breakdown here: https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a7e33c185a7c123058b1e31

Community Engagements: What are your outdoor plans for this gorgeous Thursday before the rain chances return on Friday? Let us know below! 👇

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u/rvawx — 8 days ago

Heat and Humidity Hold Steady Today—Rain Chances Tick Up Friday

HIgh dewpoints stick around

RVA Weather Brief (Thurs 8/13): Mostly dry today with highs near the low 90s; low rip current risk at the beaches. A front brings back scattered storm chances for Friday afternoon/night before clearing out, with cooler weather for Saturday.

Full local breakdown here: https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a7e33c185a7c123058b1e31

Community Engagements: What are your outdoor plans for this gorgeous Thursday before the rain chances return on Friday? Let us know below! 👇

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u/rvawx — 8 days ago

The Sweet Break Before Friday's Next Storm Threat

Central Virginia is soaking in a well-deserved break from the August humidity today with refreshingly comfortable air and plenty of sunshine.

Enjoy these pleasant conditions while they last, because our next round of moisture and storm chances builds back in toward the end of the week.

u/rvawx — 9 days ago

Heat, Humidity, and Pop-Up Storms: Navigating Richmond's Summer Pattern

5:28 PM Tuesday radar image

Hot, humid, and a chance for scattered afternoon storms today as an unsettled pattern sets in. Put together a quick breakdown of what the NWS models are showing for Richmond this week if you want to read more: https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a7b90a892d0d47014590c33

Community Engagement: Are you seeing any pop-up storms in your neighborhood yet, or is your backyard staying completely dry today? Let us know below!

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u/rvawx — 10 days ago

Heat, Humidity, and Pop-Up Storms: Navigating Richmond's Summer Pattern

5:28 PM Tuesday radar

Hot, humid, and a chance for scattered afternoon storms today as an unsettled pattern sets in. Put together a quick breakdown of what the NWS models are showing for Richmond this week if you want to read more: https://rvaweather.net/functions/newsletterSharePreview?post=6a7b90a892d0d47014590c33

Community Engagement: Are you seeing any pop-up storms in your neighborhood yet, or is your backyard staying completely dry today? Let us know below!

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u/rvawx — 10 days ago

Straight Line Winds

Don't wait for a tornado warning to take cover! In this video, we break down what straight-line winds are, how they are formed by severe thunderstorm downdrafts, and why they can pack hurricane-force punches exceeding 100 MPH with very little warning. Learn the difference between tornado damage patterns and straight-line winds, and discover how to stay safe when severe weather strikes.

u/rvawx — 10 days ago

Storm damage reports

Share any reports of storm damage to be featured in the RVA Weather Brief tomorrow.

Or post them on the observations page of the site at rvaweather.net/obs

u/rvawx — 11 days ago

Stifling Heat & The "Wet Blanket" Effect

The heat and humidity are holding steady in Central Virginia today, keeping our feels-like temperatures well into the upper 90s and low 100s. We’re tracking isolated storm chances this evening as a weak ripple in the atmosphere moves through, but the real story remains the persistent summer sauna.

u/rvawx — 11 days ago