Andrew Freiden

In day three of our Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Lightning takes center stage. It can ruin outdoor plans - LIKE SWIM MEETS OR COOKOUTS - in an instant.

Big winter storms can get seared into your memory, either for the fun you had or the miserable experience of losing power.

You aren’t imagining it, Richmond’s summer heat and humidity are getting worse, and global warming plays a part.

Very humid today with rain likely. Heaviest rain falls on SE side of Richmond. Drier and much cooler this weekend and early next weeke of an isolated shower late in the day. Low around 30, highs in the mid 50s. (Rain Chance: 20%)Wednesday: Partly sunny. An isolated shower possible. Lows in the mid…

First Alert Weather for a Wind Advisory PLUS a severe storm threat this evening. More rain coming Wednesday

A cold rainy day is on tap for most but this will start as some freezing rain or drizzle for areas SW of Richmond. Freezing concern through 9-10am.

A brief bit of warm air Thursday and early Friday with rain likely. BIG temperature drop during the day Friday.

Watch out for slick/icy spots from mid-morning into the evening as rain changes to snow. The snow potential for late Friday into Saturday is mainly for Hampton roads, but still needs to be watched in Central VA

We’ll be seasonably pleasant today, with highs in the upper 40s. then rain to snow tonight for Richmond, ending before sunrise tomorrow.

Cloudy and cool with some Light rain showers. Much warmer again by the weekend!