Tim Pandajis

1 week ago | 13newsnow.com | Tim Pandajis

NORFOLK, Va. — With the start of the Atlantic hurricane season just weeks away, all eyes are turning to the list of storm names that may soon dominate headlines. Each year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) prepares a rotating list of 21 names used to identify tropical storms and hurricanes as they develop in the Atlantic basin. You may notice something curious about the list: there are no names beginning with the letters Q, U, X, Y, or Z. That’s intentional.

1 week ago | 13newsnow.com | Tim Pandajis

NORFOLK, Va. — As we step further into spring with the arrival of May, the weather takes on a more dynamic character—often changing significantly as the month progresses. Here's what you can expect as we move through this transitional time of year. Temperatures steadily climb throughout the month. Early May typically brings afternoon highs in the mid-70s, but by month's end, we’re seeing highs in the low 80s. Overnight lows follow a similar warming trend.

1 week ago | 13newsnow.com | Tim Pandajis

NORFOLK, Va. — That's a wrap to April 2025 and warmth dominated the month in Norfolk. Out of the 30 days, 17 recorded above-average temperatures, making it one of the more unseasonably warm Aprils in recent memory. The average temperature gradually climbed from 65°F at the start of the month to 74°F by the end, reflecting a consistent warming trend as we moved deeper into spring. When we average out all the daily highs and lows, April’s overall mean temperature settled at 64.4°F.

2 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Tim Pandajis

NORFOLK, Va. — The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is just over a month away, and as we approach the official start, preseason forecasts are being released with increasing frequency. One of the most anticipated outlooks comes from Colorado State University (CSU), which recently published its seasonal forecast. Their latest report calls for an above-average season, projecting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes.

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Tim Pandajis

NORFOLK, Va. — As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise in Hampton Roads, staying informed about dangerous heat conditions becomes more important than ever. This year, the National Weather Service (NWS) has introduced some updates to the way it communicates heat-related alerts—and these changes are designed to better reflect the seriousness of the situation. Here’s what’s changing and why it matters. The most noticeable update is the renaming of two key alerts.