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Strong line of storms brings heavy rain, damaging wind
- A line of heavy rain, storms pushes east today
- Another round of showers on New Year’s Eve
- Drying out, turning colder into the new year
SUNDAY: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
A strong cold front will bring a low-end risk of isolated severe storms through late this afternoon.
HOMETOWNS IMPACTED | The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire viewing area under a severe risk for Sunday. The area of greatest concern is in yellow (level 2/5) and includes hometowns in the southside and portions of central Virginia.
TIMING | We’ll be tracking a west-to-east moving line of heavy rain just ahead of the cold front. That line may produce localized severe weather in our hometowns. Here’s what the latest data suggests.
THREATS | The greatest risks are damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding. We’ll also watch for a very low risk of an isolated, spin-up tornado and some hail.
ALERTS | The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory until 4pm for the areas highlighted in yellow. Gusts could be as strong as 50 miles per hour, resulting in scattered power outages and downed trees.
This won’t be a widespread severe event, but it’s important to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
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LAST FEW DAYS OF THE YEAR
We will get a break from the rain Monday with highs in the 50s and low 60s under partly cloudy skies.
The break is brief, however, as another cold front arrives on New Year’s Eve. This will bring on and off showers throughout the day, and a burst of light mountain snow heading into early Wednesday morning.
KICKING OFF 2025 CHILLY & DRY
We start the new year with highs in the 30s and 40s, and lows in the 20s. The forecast looks dry and breezy for the second half of this week.
Check out the First Alert Winter Weather Outlook
Click here to see what we might could expect for the upcoming winter.
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A strong line of storms is currently moving through our area, bringing heavy rain and damaging wind. Residents are urged to stay indoors and take precautions as the storm passes through.
Please secure any loose outdoor items, such as patio furniture or trash cans, to prevent them from being blown away by the strong winds. Avoid parking under trees or near power lines, as they may be knocked down by the gusty winds.
If you experience any power outages or downed trees, please contact your local utility company or emergency services for assistance. Stay tuned to local weather updates for the latest information on the storm’s progress and any potential warnings or advisories.
Remember to stay safe and keep an eye on the weather conditions as the storm moves through. Your safety is our top priority during this severe weather event.
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