Khalil McIver

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Khalil McIver

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Summer officially starts at 10:42 PM on Friday and the temperatures will certainly reflect the new season in the days after. We potentially could see just over week of 90°+ temperatures here in central Virginia. A few days could near 100 degrees!A high pressure system in the Atlantic Ocean combined with a ridge over the eastern US will allow very hot & humid air into our region. The combined heat & humidity On certain days it could feel above 100 degrees.

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Khalil McIver

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - With slow moving downpours & storms this afternoon & evening. There is an increased potential for flash flooding south of I-64 tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch until 2 AM tonight. Most areas could see anywhere between .5″-2″ of rain. While the areas of south and southeastern Virginia could have between 2-3″ of rain. There is currently a moderate or level 3 risk of Flash flooding along the NC/VA border from SE VA to Mecklenburg county.

2 weeks ago | 12onyourside.com | Khalil McIver

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Severe weather is possible Sunday afternoon and evening here in Central Virginia. The Storm Prediction Center currently has most of the region in a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather. All modes of severe threats are possible that include hail, damaging wind gusts, & a tornado or two. Storms could potentially be slow moving as well and that could lead areas of localized flooding in the region. There is a slight risk of flash flooding from the WPC for tomorrow.

3 weeks ago | 12onyourside.com | Khalil McIver

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Central Virginia and Richmond have been a growing part of the state over the years. Due to that there has been a lot of development in the area. New buildings and complexes seem to be going up regularly. With this development, we have seen an increase in the size of Richmond’s Heat Island, which has some implications on the microclimate around the area. What is a heat island?

1 month ago | 12onyourside.com | Khalil McIver |Ros Runner

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Friday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for scattered strong to severe storms in the evening in Central Virginia. The Storm Prediction Center upgraded the severe weather outlook Friday to a level 2 or slight risk. Showers are expected to move through the area Friday morning, which normally reduces the potency of the atmosphere later in the day. However, the current model guidance suggests the sun will break through the clouds during the afternoon.