Category: Forecast Discussion

I was excited yesterday to see an extended forecast that would have nicer weather. Unfortunately, Monday through Wednesday of next week, though cooler, may also be plagued by showers and thunderstorm chances every day! Temperatures in the 70s seems more likely Tuesday into Wednesday but the chance of showers and storms will also be there….

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Many powerful storms knocked out power and caused tons of lightning last night. Much nicer stretch of weather now! Highs will be mid 80s today and tomorrow. Bit warmer Friday. Rain possibilities are there for Saturday and a much cooler air mass for Sunday through early next week with highs by Tuesday in the 70s…

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The very hot weather we have been experiencing will last one day more, but give way to showers and storms later today. These storms could contain strong winds, hail, and even isolated tornadoes towards the Chesapeake bay region. Please stay tuned to local news and weather outlets and try and stay cool for one more…

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Severe thunderstorms are likely or occurring for many locations! The atmosphere is primed for some severe weather including tornadic activity. Warnings have been issued in many locations in Southwestern Virginia! This is serious and you need to stay informed of the weather this evening! Very heavy rains are also very likely! Please be careful and stay tuned…

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A strong cold front will approach teh are today and produce some strong to possibly severe storms. The biggest threat will be strong winds, but some risk is there for isolated tornadoes. Please stay tuned too radio and news outlets today. The SNOW potential is real for late in the Weekend and early next week….

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SEVERE WEATHER LIKELY AND HEAVY RAINS If you have been listening to the news and weather you will know many areas are under a tornado watch. I thought I should post and say that this is a higher risk than normal for more serious tornadoes. If there are any they are likely to be isolated,…

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Today was supposed to be all sunny, but a disturbance is headed into the southern parts of the region and will likely bring a cloudy afternoon and maybe some rain to the south. I could see it eeking out some snow showers in the higher terrain as the upper levels are cold enough.  In northern…

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This ended up as I had thought yesterday when I posted about there notbeing much moisture. Things will improve after a dreary start saturday. Temperatures willremain at or below normal through next week. Rain looks likely mondaynight through tuesday. The next chance of precip after that could comenext weekend. All for now.

Winter storm watch remains. Feel more areas may be under advisorycriteria (>4" snow or >.25" of ice) than thought. True winter stormcriterea for ice would be southwestern VA and some MD areas near thePA border. Smaller amounts of precip elsewhere will lead to a loweraccumulation. Still early so keep checking for updates.

The national weather service has come out with Watches and this looks like a long term icing event starting as snow most areas tomorrow night. The surface cold will mean that the warming taking place aloft will not make it to the surface so Ice will become a dominant type. this will be especially true…

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