Mechanicsville, VA

1:11 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 194 ft
Lon: 77.4° W
Lat: 37.6° N
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Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012. More interesting weather for many parts of the country is expected Sunday. Subtropical Storm Beryl will continue on its path toward the northeast coast of Florida near Georgia. It is expected to make landfall with tropical storm strength winds either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. This storm will not be a signficant wind threat, and the rain associated with it will mostly be a blessing to this region as it has suffered through an exceptional drought.

Elsewhere, an intense heat wave will continue for the Plains and Southeast while also spreading northward into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest. Maximum temperature records are most likely to be broken for many areas as temperatures will soar into the 90s and 100s. Even more dangerous will be the heat index values over 100 degrees. The heat index tells you how hot the air feels. The more humid the weather, the higher the heat index will soar. Thankfully, many areas will not experience the extremely high humidity common during the Summer months.

In the West, a strong storm will move through the Northern Rockies and into the Dakotas. This storm will bring widespread rain and even some snow from Idaho through Minnesota. The associated cold front will move through the Plains, possibly instigating some strong thunderstorms that could become severe.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast and Southern Plains will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Northwest will rise into the 70s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012. More interesting weather for many parts of the country is expected Sunday. Subtropical Storm Beryl will continue on its path toward the northeast coast of Florida near Georgia. It is expected to make landfall with tropical storm strength winds either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. This storm will not be a signficant wind threat, and the rain associated with it will mostly be a blessing to this region as it has suffered through an exceptional drought.

Elsewhere, an intense heat wave will continue for the Plains and Southeast while also spreading northward into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest. Maximum temperature records are most likely to be broken for many areas as temperatures will soar into the 90s and 100s. Even more dangerous will be the heat index values over 100 degrees. The heat index tells you how hot the air feels. The more humid the weather, the higher the heat index will soar. Thankfully, many areas will not experience the extremely high humidity common during the Summer months.

In the West, a strong storm will move through the Northern Rockies and into the Dakotas. This storm will bring widespread rain and even some snow from Idaho through Minnesota. The associated cold front will move through the Plains, possibly instigating some strong thunderstorms that could become severe.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast and Southern Plains will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Northwest will rise into the 70s.

Mechanicsville Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:11 PM EDT
Elevation
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
86.1 °F
Feels Like 89 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
5:51 AM
8:22 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 91 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 90 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 93 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tropical Storm Beryl
Thursday
Clear 88 | 63 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.15 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 4000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
52%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KOFP 271654Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT040 28/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP210 T02830183
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
89 °F
Dew Point
66 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
9 out of 16
Pollen
6.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 93F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 288 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 288 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 104F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KVAMECHA10

Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
91 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 28
Partly Cloudy
90 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
93 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Thursday, 31
Clear
88 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Saturday, 2
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 55 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 3
Clear
81 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
93 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 5
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 65 83 | 71 84 | 67 75 | 71
Wind 1 mph West 6 mph South 8 mph SSE 5 mph South
Humidity 95% 62% 59% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 31% 50% 56%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.99], Average RMSE [3.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.94], Average RMSE [1.44] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 70 85 | 71 87 | 68 74 | 71
Wind 5 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 7 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 95% 61% 53% 86%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 58% 51% 47% 47%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.06], Average RMSE [1.76]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.27], Average RMSE [1.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 93F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 69 83 | 70 87 | 73 74 | 69
Wind 7 mph SSW 10 mph SW 9 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 91% 64% 63% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 46% 53% 72% 95%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.79], Average RMSE [3.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.29], Average RMSE [2.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 288 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 288 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 70 84 | 74 79 | 73 69 | 65
Wind 6 mph SW 5 mph SW 7 mph South 6 mph West
Humidity 96% 75% 78% 88%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 90% 87% 12%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.07], Average RMSE [2.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.93], Average RMSE [1.68] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 58 82 | 55 83 | 58 66 | 60
Wind 11 mph NNW 10 mph NNW 5 mph NNW 6 mph SSE
Humidity 82% 39% 46% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.81], Average RMSE [3.08]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.10], Average RMSE [1.88] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 65 79 | 70 75 | 73 65 | 64
Wind 6 mph SSE 8 mph SE 13 mph SSE 9 mph SSW
Humidity 92% 71% 93% 92%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 0% 87% 96% 69%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.96], Average RMSE [2.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.41], Average RMSE [2.29] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 62 75 | 56 73 | 54 62 | 59
Wind 6 mph WSW 11 mph WNW 12 mph NW 8 mph WNW
Humidity 87% 52% 50% 86%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 62% 50% 52% 2%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.50], Average RMSE [3.24]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.38], Average RMSE [2.33] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 52 75 | 51 78 | 55 65 | 56
Wind 9 mph WNW 11 mph NW 7 mph WNW 5 mph West
Humidity 78% 43% 47% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 0% 0% 16%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.19], Average RMSE [2.85]
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 55 78 | 58 80 | 61 67 | 61
Wind 5 mph West 4 mph West 3 mph WSW 4 mph SW
Humidity 76% 49% 55% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 33% 38% 29% 28%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.20], Average RMSE [2.93]
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 62 80 | 74 82 | 73 69 | 64
Wind 3 mph SW 3 mph SW 4 mph SSW 4 mph SW
Humidity 80% 78% 74% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 34% 25% 35%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
Source: BestForecast at 10:00 AM EDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 104F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 65 83 | 80 84 | 79 69 | 67
Wind 4 mph WSW 2 mph West 1 mph SW 2 mph SW
Humidity 91% 92% 89% 91%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 64% 77% 76% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
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History & Almanac
May 27, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRIC) 79 °F 58 °F
Record (KRIC) 97 °F (1941) 41 °F (1961)
Yesterday 86 °F 63 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Current Good
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Tuesday Good
PM2.5
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Astronomy
May. 27, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:51 AM EDT 8:22 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:21 AM EDT 8:52 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 4:43 AM EDT 9:30 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:02 AM EDT 10:11 PM EDT
Moon 11:50 AM EDT 12:31 AM EDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 31m
Length of Day
14h 30m
Tomorrow will be 1m 12s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 38% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
87 °F
Williamsburg
87 °F
Warrenton
86 °F
Farmville
84 °F
Franklin
60 °F
South Hill
60 °F
Emporia
61 °F
West Point
62 °F
Martinsville
62 °F
Lynchburg
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
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Richmond Hanover County 83 °F Scattered Clouds 12:54 PM EDT
Richmond 84 °F Scattered Clouds 12:54 PM EDT
Tappahannock 85 °F Scattered Clouds 12:55 PM EDT
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Wind Dir: 115° (ESE)
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METAR KOFP 271654Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT040 28/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP210 T02830183

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Rockies vs. Reds 1:10 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 94 °F
Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 79 °F
Event Date Forecast
Crewe Alexandra vs. Cheltenham Town 3:00 PM BST on May 27, 2012 Clear, High 75° F/ 24° C
Huesca vs. Deportivo 8:00 PM CEST on May 27, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 62° F/ 17° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 85 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Federated Auto Parts 400 7:43 PM EDT on September 08, 2012 Average High 82° F/ 27° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 79 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 56 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Travellers Run, Mechanicsville, VA 86.1 °F 89 °F 66 °F 52% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 174 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Oak Forest, Mechanicsville, VA 87.3 °F 89 °F 64 °F 48% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 206 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Sledd Run, Mechanicsville, VA 87.8 °F 93 °F 70 °F 55% SW  at  2.7 mph - / hr 177 ft 1:05 PM EDT Normal  
Chickahominy Bluffs, Richmond, VA 91.2 °F 95 °F 68 °F 47% SSE  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 197 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Cold Harbor, Mechanicsville, VA 85.9 °F 90 °F 69 °F 57% East  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 154 ft 1:05 PM EDT Normal  
Laburnum Park/Ginter Park, Richmond, VA 85.7 °F 87 °F 64 °F 49% East  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 195 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Richmond VA , Richmond, VA 85 °F 89 °F 69 °F 58% SE  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 212 ft 12:04 PM EDT MADIS
VADOT I-295_@_Woodman, Glen Allen, VA 84 °F 84 °F 61 °F 46% SSE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 229 ft 12:20 PM EDT MADIS
North Church Hill, Richmond, VA 89.7 °F 97 °F 72 °F 56% East  at  0.0 mph - / hr 160 ft 12:44 PM EDT Normal
Church Hill, Richmond, VA 86.6 °F 88 °F 63 °F 46% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 150 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Haleys Hollow, Glen Allen, VA 90.3 °F 97 °F 71 °F 54% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 202 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire
VADOT Meadow_Rd_over_I-295, Sandston, VA 85 °F 84 °F 56 °F 37% ESE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 175 ft 12:13 PM EDT MADIS
Laurel Lakes, Glen Allen, VA 91.9 °F 88 °F 42 °F 18% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 220 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire
ATTEMS CORNER, Glen Allen, VA 85.3 °F 83 °F 48 °F 28% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 200 ft 1:11 PM EDT Normal
Courtney Farm, Glen Allen, VA 89.1 °F 93 °F 68 °F 49% NW  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 276 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Windsor Farms, Richmond, VA 87.2 °F 89 °F 66 °F 49% WSW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 250 ft 1:10 PM EDT Normal  
Woodland Heights, Richmond, VA 92.3 °F 93 °F 62 °F 37% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 144 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire
West End near Patterson & Three Chopt, Richmond, VA 78.8 °F 81 °F 70 °F 75% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 229 ft 11:02 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
ECHO LAKE PARK, Glen Allen, VA 88.5 °F 86 °F 51 °F 28% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 230 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Ashland, VA 84.1 °F 88 °F 69 °F 61% SE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 210 ft 12:57 PM EDT Normal
Innsbrook, Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 84.3 °F 86 °F 66 °F 54% South  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 273 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Varina - Waynes Corner, Henrico, VA 92.1 °F 92 °F 60 °F 35% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 155 ft 1:10 PM EDT Normal  
Regency Mall, Henrico, VA 83.6 °F 86 °F 66 °F 56% SW  at  0.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 243 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Varina, Henrico, VA 86.8 °F 93 °F 72 °F 62% ENE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 151 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Wyndham Forest, Glen Allen, VA 88.9 °F 95 °F 71 °F 55% ESE  at  1.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 210 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Quinton, VA 83.6 °F 88 °F 70 °F 64% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 105 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire
VADOT I-95_@_Falling_Creek, Richmond, VA 87 °F 87 °F 61 °F 41% SSE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 43 ft 12:21 PM EDT MADIS
Tuckahoe Village, Henrico, VA 87.4 °F 90 °F 65 °F 49% East  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 164 ft 1:10 PM EDT Normal  
Pouncey Tract, Glen Allen, VA 84.3 °F 88 °F 69 °F 60% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 297 ft 1:05 PM EDT Normal
Richmond, VA 85.9 °F 90 °F 69 °F 58% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 200 ft 12:54 PM EDT Normal  
Rose Garden Estates, Aylett, VA 85.3 °F 89 °F 70 °F 59% East  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 154 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Midlothian VA , Midlothian, VA 84 °F 88 °F 70 °F 62% SSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 351 ft 12:39 PM EDT MADIS
Riverdowns, Midlothian, VA 86.7 °F 97 °F 76 °F 71% NNE  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 176 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
VADOT Varina_Enon, Chester, VA 80 °F 82 °F 65 °F 60% ESE  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 159 ft 12:44 PM EDT MADIS
Oliver VA. Near Doswell VA, Beaverdam, VA 84.1 °F 88 °F 70 °F 62% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 250 ft 1:00 PM EDT Normal
Charter Colony, Midlothian, VA 83.7 °F 88 °F 69 °F 62% East  at  3.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 384 ft 12:14 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Johnson Springs, Rockville, VA 84.9 °F 92 °F 73 °F 68% South  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 280 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
The Parke, Manakin Sabot, VA 85.1 °F 83 °F 49 °F 29% SSE  at  3.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 300 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Pinehurst Forest, Montpelier, VA 90.4 °F 94 °F 67 °F 47% WSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 298 ft 1:11 PM EDT Rapid Fire
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Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:00 am EDT on June 2, 2012

                      may 27- June 2, 2012 is... .

           *****national hurricane preparedness week*****
   *****hurricane and flooding preparedness week in virginia*****
       *****hurricane awareness week in north carolina*****

        tropical storm/hurricane names for the 2012 season

        Alberto Beryl Chris Debby
        Ernesto Florence Gordon Helene
        Isaac Joyce Kirk Leslie
        Michael Nadine Oscar Patty
        Rafael Sandy Tony Valerie
        William

Hurricane season extends from June 1 until November 30. In the mid-
Atlantic region... 80 percent of hurricanes that affect this area
occur between early August and mid October. Below you will find
information on hurricane safety and preparedness.

   Today's topic - preparedness - it's about safety and security

hurricanes and tropical storms produce a variety of hazardous
weather... from wind to heavy rain to tornadoes to flooding and storm
surge. Deaths and injuries can result from these hazards and damage
can be devastating. However, there are things that each of US can do
to lessen our personal risk from hurricanes and tropical storms... as
well as make US safer and more secure during and after such storms.

1). Build a disaster supplies kit. Items such as bottled water for
drinking /one gallon per person per day/... non-perishable foods such
as canned meats and Peanut butter... and a battery operated radio and
flashlight with extra batteries are the staple items for your kit. A
first aid kit... extra prescription medications, and extra Cash should
also be part of the kit. Start building your kit early... so that you
can buy things when they are on sale and when they are in good supply.
Buying one or two bottles of water per week over one to 2 months will
be sufficient for most families for 3 to 7 days. An extra can of Tuna
or container of Peanut butter here and there... and a package of
batteries when they are on sale... and before you know it... your kit
is complete. You will now be able to sustain yourself and your family
for several days should the power go out... or you experience damage
or flooding from a tornado... hurricane or ice storm.

2). Keep the wind out. Coastal residents should be buying and cutting
plywood now to board up their windows in advance of a tropical storm
or hurricane. In addition, hurricane clips can be used to reinforce
the connection between the roof and the main frame of the house.
Keeping the roof on and keeping the wind out is the best way to
ensure your home experiences less damage than less well protected
homes.

3). Evacuate if asked to. Coastal residents who live in areas prone to
tidal flooding or storm surge should plan to evacuate if a hurricane
threatens the mid Atlantic coast. Evacuating early means that you beat
the traffic and have a better chance of finding lodging at your
destination.

Plan your evacuation Route as if you were planning a vacation. Make
sure that your destination is to the left of the projected storm track.
You will have to travel less distance to be out of harms way. For
residents of Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina, that means
heading west for a storm heading northward... or heading southwest for
a hurricane approaching the coast from the southeast. Southern
Delmarva residents and visitors have more limited options until they
reach the Salisbury Maryland... Dover Delaware or Wilmington Delaware
areas.

4). Prepare and protect your pets. Most shelters and many hotels do
not allow pets. As a result extra preparation needs to be made for
those evacuees who have pets. Choose your destination early and make
sure the hotel, motel or shelter you pick will take pets.

5). If you decide to stay. Coastal residents who choose to ride out a
hurricane or tropical storm should first make sure they are not prone
to storm surge flooding. Storm surge is a major coastal killer, as we
saw along the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coast in 2005 with
Hurricane Katrina... and near Galveston Island in 2008 with Hurricane
Ike. You are better off evacuating if you live in a flood prone area.

If you are not prone to flooding... wind will still be a major threat
from any hurricane or tropical storm affecting the mid Atlantic coast.
Make sure you remain in the lowest part of your home, preferably near
the center... and away from windows. During the worst part of the
storm... go to an interior bathroom... closet or hallway... and cover
yourself with a coat or blanket to protext yourself from flying debris.

These are just a few of the tips that you can employ to make this
hurricane season less stressful, safer and more secure for you and
your family.

     *******************************************************

The National Weather Service in Wakefield will issue public
information statements through Saturday covering various topics
related to hurricanes and hurricane preparedness in Virginia.

The Virginia department of emergency management, the North Carolina
division of emergency management, the amercian Red Cross, the
Virginia Department of Transportation and the National Weather
Service appreciate any help that you can give US to raise public
awareness about The Hazards that hurricanes pose to residents of
the mid-Atlantic region, and what they can do now to be prepared.

Additional information on the 2012 hurricane awareness Campaign,
hurricane preparedness tips, and hurricanes in general, is available
on the internet from several sources:

1). Virginia dept. Of emergency management home page:
        http://www.Vaemergency.Gov/readyvirginia/stayinformed/hurricanes

2). North Carolina division of emergency management:
        http://www.Ncem.Org/

3). Maryland emergency management agency:
        http://www.Mema.State.MD.US/

4). National Weather Service Wakefield VA home page:
        http://weather.Gov/akq

5). National Weather Service Sterling VA home page:
        http://weather.Gov/lwx

6). National Weather Service Blacksburg VA home page:
        http://weather.Gov/rnk

7). National Hurricane Center hurricane preparedness home page:
        http://www.Hurricanes.Gov/prepare - contains new videos
and podcasts!!!

8). Federal emergency management agency home page:
        http://www.Fema.Gov/hazard/hurricane/index.Shtm

9). American Red Cross home page:
        http://www.Redcross.Org/

10). Virginia department of transportation:
        http://www.Virginiadot.Org/travel/hurricane_default.Asp

Bill sammler
warning coordination meteorologist
National Weather Service Wakefield, VA