Hurricane Season Starts Monday

Tomorrow...June 1st...is the official start to the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Right now the tropics are very quiet, but we will be watching off the eastern coast of Florida for some potential development later this week (wind shear will be weak in this area).

Instability Showers

Isolated showers have again popped up in the area. This time they have developed in northern Hanover and King William counties. These type of showers will be possible across the entire area until after sunset.

Given the fact that these showers are very isolated, the chances for rain will remain slim. I will have an update during the 6:30 PM newscast!

Rain Likely This Morning

A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms has now entered into Central Virginia. These are racing to the east at 40 mph. Although I'm not expecting these storms to cause widespread damage, we should see strong wind gusts and very heavy rain while they pass. I will be tracking them during the morning newscast from 6 to 8 AM, see you there!

Showers Headed This Way

Spotty showers are just to the west of the Blue Ridge and are headed this way. Once they pass the mountains, they will weaken; however, I still expect some rain to make it into central Virginia tonight. Showers will linger into tomorrow morning, then taper by the afternoon.

Isolated Showers In The Area

Two or three showers have developed this afternoon and are quickly moving to the southeast. If you encounter one of these showers, expect a brief downpour and maybe a clap of thunder. Chances for rain will otherwise remain very slim for the rest of the afternoon and evening.

Nice Start To The Day!

Humidity levels have dropped off significantly since last night. You will definitely feel it in the air today, so enjoy it! I'm tracking a small storm in the upper Midwest this morning which could bring a few sprinkles to the area tonight. Otherwise, most of this weekend will be dry and comfortable.