After warm weather this week, pattern could turn cooler for Virginia
There’s a strong signal for cooler weather in the second half of April across Central Virginia
Cooler than average weather expected second half of April By Nick Russo | April 6, 2021 at 2:14 PM EDT - Updated April 6 at 2:14 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After a warmer than average start to the month of April, there are signs of cool weather returning in the second half of April across Virginia.
The European forecast model ensemble mean shows cooler than average weather across much of the southern U.S. starting around April 15 and continuing into the last week of April. The GFS ensemble shows a similar signal for cooler than average weather.
More sleet, less freezing rain fell on Thursday morning
The increase in sleet and decrease in freezing rain led to a lower risk for power outages
Sleet vs. freezing rain By Nick Russo | February 18, 2021 at 1:39 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 2:08 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A change in the type of precipitation that fell Thursday morning meant a decrease in the risk for power outages across Central Virginia.
Portions of metro Richmond saw heavy sleet for a time on Thursday morning and because it was more sleet instead of freezing rain, that resulted in fewer power outages than were feared. Freezing rain clings to trees and powerlines, but sleet bounces off of those surfaces. NBC12′s Andrew Freiden gave the First Alert on Wednesday that we could see more sleet, and that was exactly what happened.
News to Know for Feb. 17: Prepare for outages, travel issues with ice storm; More water issues in Hopewell; Vaccine hotline launches For freezing rain likely tonight and tomorrow (Source: nbc12) By NBC12 Newsroom | February 17, 2021 at 6:37 AM EST - Updated February 19 at 6:52 AM
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Get outside today!
Today will be partly sunny, but a little chilly. Andrew gives it a 6 out of 10.
Finally, we will get lots of sun! pic.twitter.com/cLNXtVXQxcâ Andrew Freiden (@AndrewNBC12) February 17, 2021
Ice Storm threat holds for Thursday