CLEARED —– Weather Authority Alert Day Issued for Monday, June 22 – WSLS

CLEARED —– Weather Authority Alert Day Issued for Monday, June 22  WSLS

Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact the area Monday afternoon. We’re still dealing with some severe storms in the Piedmont and Southside parts of the state. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch will expire at 9 PM for everywhere except Southside, which expires at 11 PM. Still not worried about the tornado threat, but there is a very prominent threat for wind damage. We’ve seen multiple storm reports in Franklin County that detail trees and powerlines down. This morning we are still dry and clear, but that all changes this afternoon. Strong to severe storms will move through the area in two waves, with the first wave starting around lunchtime. Our SPC outlook puts the entirety of the viewing area under a slight risk today.

The threats we are anticipating include hail, wind damage and heavy rainfall. This slight risk does extend from the entire state of Virginia into the Carolinas as well. The fuel from these storms is due to the combination of heat, humidity and a cold front. Futurecast shows the first line of showers and storms around lunchtime hour, so you will want the umbrella for the lunch break and evening commute. This first line will be a bit more organized, with isolated cells developing in the second afternoon line around 1-2 PM. Isolated instances of heavy rainfall will