Severe weather threat Monday evening

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded much of central and eastern Virginia (including Richmond) to a moderate risk of severe storms for Monday evening, primarily from 5pm to 9pm. Dew points and low level wind shear will be sufficient for damaging straight-line winds to 60 mph, tornadoes, and hail. We’ll likely see a severe thunderstorm watch issued tomorrow around noon or early afternoon. Cooler temperatures will follow for Tuesday and Wednesday before upper 70s and low 80s return late week.