First alert weather day Sunday due to severe weather risk

On December 29, 2024By Littum

Chance of rain showers Saturday night
Tracks a line of heavy rain, storms Sunday
Drying out, getting colder by 2025

TONIGHT

The chance for scattered showers continues tonight. Expect lows in the 40s and low 50s.

SUNDAY: FIRST WEDNESDAY

A strong cold front will bring a low risk of isolated severe storms on Sunday.

HOMETOWNS AFFECTED | The Storm Prediction Center has put the entire viewing area at severe risk for Sunday. The area of greatest concern is in yellow (level 2/5) and includes hometowns on the south side and parts of central Virginia.

Here is the updated severe outlook as of Saturday afternoon.(WDBJ Weather)

TIMING | We will track one down west-to-east moving line of heavy rain just ahead of the cold front. That line can bring local severe weather in our hometowns. Here’s what the latest data suggests.

Here's an updated look at when the line of rain/storms will affect our hometowns. — Here’s an updated look at when the line of rain/storms will affect our hometowns.(WDBJ Weather)

THREATS | The biggest risks are damaging wind gusts and local flooding. We’re also watching for a very low risk of an isolated, spin-up tornado and some hail.

The main concerns are damaging wind gusts and localized flooding.(WDBJ Weather)

This will not be a widespread severe event, but it is important to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

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NEXT WEEK

Calmer weather will filter in on Monday as highs climb into the 50s and low 60s. Another cold front will affect our hometowns on New Year’s Eve. That front will provide another chance for showers.

Numerous rain showers are likely on New Year's Eve. — Numerous rain showers are likely on New Year’s Eve.(WDBJ Weather)

Drier and colder weather arrives to ring in 2025.

Colder weather should be heading into the first few days of the new year. — Colder weather should be on its way into the first few days of the new year.(WDBJ Weather)

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