Elevated Severe Weather Threat This Evening and Tonight

An elevated threat of severe thunderstorms remains in place across the region this evening and tonight, especially for western and northern areas. All modes of severe weather are possible area-wide.

New This Morning:

We have adjusted the timing earlier, with the severe weather window now beginning around 6 PM as some models show storms arriving sooner than previously expected.

Primary Threat: Damaging winds

Also Possible: Brief spin-up tornadoes and small hail

The highest tornado threat appears to be near the KY/VA line and the VA/WV border. A strong tornado cannot be completely ruled out for locations very close to the VA/WV border, particularly in the darker green area shown on the tornado risk map.

Approximate Timing

• Western counties: 6 PM - 10 PM

• Tri-Cities: 8 PM - 12 AM

• Eastern areas: 10 PM – 1 AM

Be Prepared:

It is crucial to have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings this evening and tonight.

Remember the difference:

• Watch: Conditions are favorable for severe weather

• Warning: Severe weather is occurring or about to occur

We will be LIVE during severe weather as needed.

After the Front Passes:

Some brief snow showers are possible in the mountains and Southwest Virginia, with flurries or light snow showers possible around parts of the Tri-Cities overnight.

Any accumulation would be very light and mainly on grassy surfaces. A dusting to locally up to half an inch cannot be ruled out in the mountains, but it would melt quickly.

Stay with FirstWARN Tri-Cities for the latest updates.