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Severe storm threat across Virginia late afternoon
RICHMOND, Va. — Light to moderate rain continues through the morning, but the bigger concern arrives in the late afternoon as a line of strong to severe thunderstorms sweeps through from southwest to northeast. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe weather with the chance of a few brief tornadoes and damaging wind gusts. The highest risk is south of I-64.
Quiet midweek, storm chances return Thursday and Friday
RICHMOND, Va. — Tonight will be mostly clear and seasonably warm, with lows in the upper 60s and low 70s. Drier air will allow temperatures in northwest Virginia to drop into the mid 60s. Wednesday brings a brief break in storm chances with seasonable warmth and slightly lower humidity, especially west of I-95. Highs will remain near 90 degrees. An increasingly active weather pattern develops late this week into the weekend.
Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl
By Reuters WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a five-year, $9.69 billion agreement to consolidate Microsoft and other enterprise software licenses scattered across the military services, the intelligence community, and the U.S. Coast Guard into a single contract vehicle, officials said.
Virginia's drought worsens; most of CBS 6 viewing area now in severe drought
RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia's drought has worsened in the last week. Almost all locations in the CBS 6 viewing area are now in the severe drought category (level 3 out of 5). Last week, the Richmond metro was in a moderate drought (level 2 out of 5), but the lack of any major rainfall has increased the severity of drought. Sections of southern Brunswick, Greensville and Mecklenburg counties are now in an extreme drought (level 4 out of 5).
2026 Monument Avenue 10k Forecast: Warm weather for race day
RICHMOND, Va. -- This year's Monument Avenue 10k will be dry and warm. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s before the race starts, and will hit 80 before noon. The majority of the 10k will have temperatures in the 60s to lower 70s. For comparison, last year's event had sprinkles and temperatures in the 40s to around 50. It was breezy enough for wind chills in the 30s to lower 40s.
Most of Virginia now in a drought
RICHMOND, Va. -- Most of the Commonwealth is in now in a drought. Almost 90% of Virginia is experiencing some level of drought severity. Weekly Update Thursday, April 9, 2026. Almost half of the state is in a severe drought (level 3 out of 5), and 40% of the state is in a moderate drought (level 2 out of 5). Small slivers of southern Mecklenburg and Brunswick counties are in an extreme drought (level 4 out of 5). Rainfall recently has been running about one-quarter to one-half of normal levels.
“Queen II” Goes From Sounding Dense to Breathing Freely
The Plangent Process is the secret ingredient! From the moment Queen broke onto the music scene in the early 1970s, they were almost light-years ahead of their contemporaries. Their own brand of ‘regal rock’ was fearless, testing the boundaries of recording technology by layering harmonies and instrumentation. As if their self-titled debut from 1973 was a raucous slab that honed in on Queen’s initial hard rock foundation, the follow-up would become a major sonic leap.
⏰Spring Forward! How sunrise and sunset times are affected by clock change
RICHMOND, Va. -- This is the weekend we switch the clocks. We "spring forward" at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, to Eastern Daylight Time. The purpose is to save daylight for the end of the day and evening activities. (This is why it is daylight saving, and not daylight savings.) Here's how it affects the sunrise and sunset times: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed when we switch the clocks.
Very cold and windy Saturday
RICHMOND, Va. -- Tonight will cold with lows in the teens and 20s. Winds will increase by morning. Some flurries will be possible until around daybreak Saturday. Saturday will be sunny, windy and very cold. Winds will gust over 40 mph across much of Virginia, with some gusts over 50 mph at the coast and in the mountains. Wind advisories and high wind warnings are in effect for Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s.
Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield marks one year with little progress
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – One year after its launch, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative has made little visible progress, bogged down by technical disputes and concerns over space‑based components that have delayed the release of billions of dollars and stalled one of his most ambitious national security projects.
Virginia sees a mild break today and tomorrow
RICHMOND, Va. -- A couple of milder days for today and tomorrow before temperatures sharply drop and cold weather persists through early next week. Tuesday features mostly sunny skies and a comfortable afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Wednesday will bring increasing clouds with highs in the mid 50s. A cold front moves through the area early Thursday morning, bringing a slight chance for rain and/or snow showers to the area. Little to no accumulation is expected.
Chilly night ahead with a nice weekend expected for central Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. β Tonight will be less windy and cold with lows in the mid to upper 20s under clear skies. Saturday will be dry, but cooler with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s. The winter solstice, the astronomical start to winter, occurs at 10:03 a.m. Sunday. It will be a warm day with afternoon highs near 60 degrees and partly sunny. A cold front will pass Sunday night with some clouds, but otherwise dry. Highs will dip back into the 40s Monday and Tuesday. A shower or two is possible Tuesday.
Breezy and not as cold Wednesday
RICHMOND, Va. β Wednesday will feature mostly cloudy skies, with breezy conditions, highs will reach the mid and upper 40s. A cold front will move through the area Thursday morning. Skies will be mostly sunny, but highs will stay in the mid 40s. An upper-level disturbance (clipper) will move through the area Friday, bringing the potential for light snow to the area. Saturday will be cool and dry, but light mixed precip will be possible Sunday along another cold front.
Mike surprises Richmond Flying Squirrels superfans with holiday gifts
RICHMOND, Va. — Some very special Richmond Flying Squirrels fans were surprised as part of CBS 6's Month of Giving. The staff at the Flying Squirrels store described the Kenyon family as part of the "big Squirrels family," highlighting their deep connection to the team and community. Their one daughter, Everleigh, was the runner-up in the contest for the number one Squirrels fan.
Blustery cold Friday with afternoon wind chills in the 30s
RICHMOND, Va. β It will be a mostly sunny and cold day Friday, with highs only in the low to mid 40s, and gusty winds from the northwest will bring wind chills in the 20s to low 30s at times, especially early in the day. Winds will diminish during the afternoon and evening, setting the stage for the coldest night of the week Friday night, with lows in the low to mid 20s by sunrise Saturday. There could even be a few spots in the teens in typically colder locales of west-central Virginia.
Windy, wet Sunday before sunshine returns next week
RICHMOND, Va. —Light rain is falling across parts of downtown Richmond with more moderate amounts east of I-95. Showers will continue off and on through the day, mixed with some dry breaks, but skies will stay cloudy and breezy statewide. The highest rain totals, stronger winds, and a risk of coastal flooding will be found near the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic shore.
A cool Thursday with highs in the lower 70s
RICHMOND, Va. β Coastal flood alerts remain in effect. We will have a mix of clouds and sunshine on Thursday. Highs will range from the mid 60s to the lower 70s. Lows Thursday night will be in the 40s to lower 50s again. The weekend will be dry with highs warming into the 75-80Β° range. Highs will be in the lower 80s Monday and Tuesday. It looks mainly dry through Monday. A shower or two will be possible on Tuesday, with a better chance of some showers and storms on Wednesday.
Modifying The Dog: Frank Zappa’s ‘One Size Fits All’ At 50
Conceptual continuity comes to Tracking Angle: Zappaverse traveler Abigail Devoe unpacks Chris Bellman’s 50th anniversary remaster of ‘One Size Fits All.’ 1975 was a weird year for pop music. The Captain and Tennille had the best-selling single of the year with “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Meanwhile, Neil Young was parked in the ditch, wasted at the wake on Tonight’s The Night. Just over the guardrail, Bob Dylan returned from his own surreal excursions.
Severe storms leave trail of damage across Virginia with more thunderstorms expected Saturday evening
RICHMOND, Va. — A flood watch will remain in effect until midnight as rain is exiting the area we anticipate a fairly dry night. WATCH NOW: Live look at radar, current conditions across Virginia Saturday brings another round of scattered afternoon storms, particularly from 4 p.m. through 8 p.m., which could also produce heavy rainfall with high humidity continuing. The good news arrives Sunday when rain chances decrease significantly. Most areas will stay dry Sunday and Monday.
Hot Thursday with severe storms possible
RICHMOND, Va. -- Thursday will be muggy, breezy and a little hotter with highs in the low to mid 90s. The heat index will break 100 in some areas. An approaching cold front will trigger scattered storms by mid-afternoon to the west, and these will last into the evening. Storms will produce heavy rainfall. The Richmond Metro area is in an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) for severe storms. Damaging gusts are the primary threat, but hail is also possible.
Monument Avenue 10k Forecast: Mostly cloudy with temps warming to 50s
RICHMOND, Va. -- After some decent rainfall on Friday, most of the rain will exit for Saturday. However, a few scattered showers or sprinkles will still be possible. Winds will be from the north, between 5 and 15 m.p.h. Highs later in the day will be 55-60. Get the latest forecast on our weather page, and 📱 Download the new and improved CBS 6 Weather App for iPhone and Android. Stay With CBS 6, The Weather Authority.
Severe storm threat Monday, tornadoes possible
Share RICHMOND, Va. -- A cold front will approach from the west Monday afternoon. Widely scattered storms will develop by late afternoon in western Virginia. These storms will turn a little more numerous heading into the evening. The storms that do develop may be severe. The primary threats will be strong wind gusts and large hail. However, due to a decent amount of wind shear around, storms could rotate and produce tornadoes.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- A cold front will approach from the west Monday afternoon. Widely scattered storms will develop by late afternoon in western Virginia. These storms will turn a little more numerous heading into the evening. The storms that do develop may be severe. The primary threats will be strong wind gusts and large hail. However, due to a decent amount of wind shear around, storms could rotate and produce tornadoes.
'Dirty' rain leaves cars coated in Central Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Numerous folks in Central Virginia woke up to find their cars covered with what at first may have appeared to be pollen, but was actually dust from storms in Texas and New Mexico. Stephanie M. emailed CBS 6 asking about what she believed was "spraying that occurred overnight in the Richmond area." "All cars, including mine, that I have observed are covered with this spray," she wrote.
⏰Spring Forward! How sunrise and sunset times are affected by clock change
RICHMOND, Va. -- This is the weekend we switch the clocks. We "spring forward" at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9, to Eastern Daylight Time. The purpose is to save daylight for the end of the day and evening activities. (This is why it is daylight saving, and not daylight savings.) Here's how it affects the sunrise and sunset times: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed when we switch the clocks.
Winter storm to impact Virginia Tuesday into Tuesday night
Share RICHMOND, Va. -- A storm will develop and track into our area on Tuesday. Snow will spread across the region Tuesday morning. There will be periods of snow into the afternoon, especially north of I-64. Warmer air will try to spread north, and this will change the snow to a wintry mix. This mix may get into the metro by late afternoon. The mix transition line will track north of I-64 Tuesday evening into Tuesday night.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- A storm will develop and track into our area on Tuesday. Snow will spread across the region Tuesday morning. There will be periods of snow into the afternoon, especially north of I-64. Warmer air will try to spread north, and this will change the snow to a wintry mix. This mix may get into the metro by late afternoon. The mix transition line will track north of I-64 Tuesday evening into Tuesday night. The metro should switch over to rain.
Kary Mullis: Martyr or Menace?
Written by Mike Stone on February 6, 2025. Posted in Current News In 2017, I began my journey that ultimately led to uncovering the lies of virology At the time, I was lost and searching for answers. The catalyst was the shock of a fraudulent HIV/AIDS diagnosis given to a loved one. Desperate to make sense of it and to support my loved one through the devastation of what felt like a scarlet letter, I turned to the internet for information.
Surprising Parney with Richmond Flying Squirrels: 'It's really special'
RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond Flying Squirrels works 365 days a year because they are "in the memory-making business,” according to Todd “Parney” Parnell, the team's senior advisor. Parney visited the CBS 6 studios to chat about the team's new holiday merchandise and give an update on the new stadium. Local News Meteorologist Mike Stone also surprised him with a donation as part of the CBS 6 Month of Giving made possible by our friends at Virginia Credit Union. "Thank you so much," Parney said.
Fall colors have reached peak in the Virginia mountains
RICHMOND, Va. -- The leaf colors are at peak in western Virginia. Areas like Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway are an autumn wonderland with bold sections of yellow, orange and red. Despite a prolonged period of dry weather in recent months, the fall colors are vibrant. In years when we are in drought, we often see the fall colors quite muted. Weather patterns and overall climate affect when the peak colors occur, how vibrant they are, and when the leaves drop off the trees.
Autumnal Equinox: Fall officially begins Sunday morning
RICHMOND, Va. -- The autumnal equinox occurs at 8:44 a.m. Sunday, September 22. We've lost over 2.5 hours of daylight since summer began. We'll lose roughly that same amount again before winter begins. The direct rays of the sun, which have been in the Northern Hemisphere all summer, will be directly over the equator at 8:44 a.m. Sunday. Since the beginning of summer, we have lost over 2.5 hours of daylight. Our amount of daylight will continue decreasing until winter begins in December.
Hurricane Beryl forecast to become a Category 4 storm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Beryl is forecast to strengthen into a powerful Category 4 storm as it approaches the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleads from government officials for people to take shelter. Hurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
It's hot outside. Here's how to recognize the warning signs of heat-related illnesses
RICHMOND, Va. -- Hot and humid weather is on its way to the Richmond area with highs in the low to mid-90s expected for next week and the heat index approaching or surpassing 100° some days. Henrico Fire Bat. Chief Doug Reynolds shared his expertise on how to recognize and avoid heat-related illnesses.
All Terrain
“If I could live my life over again, I would devote it to proving that germs seek their natural habitat–diseased tissues–rather than causing disease.” -Rudolf Virchow, father of the modern pathology When I initially began to question the fraud of virology, a big influence on my ability to push away the germ theory indoctrination that I had been subjected to for the majority of my life was learning that there was in fact an alternate theory for how disease manifests.
This Kindergartner is 'not nervous' about his first 10k Mini in Richmond: 'I love to run and win the race'
RICHMOND, Va. -- A mother and her 5-year-old son will be among the thousands of runners participating in the 25th anniversary of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k this Saturday. Amaka and Etalam Winslow are gearing up for their first race together in the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini. This adorable kindergartner cannot wait to run his first race in the mini kids run. "I'm great at it... I'm not nervous," Etalam said.
Monument Avenue 10K: not too warm, not too cold
RICHMOND, Va. -- A system bringing a couple showers into Friday night could linger into Saturday morning. Skies will be mostly cloudy for the Monument Avenue 10K. While rain chances are very low, we can't rule out a passing shower or a few sprinkles. Temperatures will start off in the mid to upper 50s around 8:30 a.m., and then warm into the 60s the rest of the morning. Winds will be from the north, between 5 and 15 m.p.h. Clouds will decrease during the day. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s.
A Friendly Chat About "Viral" Genomes
“In order to verify and determine the presence of a virus, and following the most fundamental rules of scientific reasoning, the virus needs to be isolated and displayed in its pure form in order to rule out that cellular genetic sequences are misinterpreted as components of a virus.” -Ex-Virologist Dr. Stefan Lanka Imagine that someone came up to you claiming that they have direct proof that Bigfoot exists.
The “Virus” Concept
You go through narrow-pored clay filters, which hold back all bacteria, easily pass through and you have they are not yet visible with the best microscopes, including the ultramicroscope can do. We must infer their existence because they represent various human, animal and plant diseases. It’s a very special strange fact that we are dealing with these microorganisms that are completely invisible to us can operate in exactly the same way as with pure cultures of bacteria.
Why do we have Daylight Saving Time? Here’s a brief history
Get ready to set your clocks ahead. On Sunday, Daylight Saving Time begins and Standard Time comes to an end. So why do we spring forward in March and fall back each November? Here’s the tick-tock on Daylight Saving Time. And yes, it is Saving – no 's' at the end. The idea of DST dates centuries back.
⏰Spring Forward! How sunrise and sunset times are affected by clock change
RICHMOND, Va. -- This is the weekend we switch the clocks. We "spring forward" at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, to Eastern Daylight Time. The purpose is to save daylight for the end of the day and evening activities. (This is why it is daylight saving, and not daylight savings.) Here's how it affects the sunrise and sunset times: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed when we switch the clocks.
Brief period of rain and snow Friday night
RICHMOND, Va. -- A quick-moving storm will pass through the region Friday night. The chance of precipitation will increase late Friday evening. This will start as rain for the metro, and mainly snow far to the northwest. Overnight, the colder air will push southeastward, causing the rain in the metro to mix with and change to snow. This period of snow will be brief, only an hour or two. Precipitation will exit to the east by around daybreak Saturday.
Ukraine’s new 100-mile bomb from Boeing is ready, sources say
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) – After successful testing in the U.S., Ukraine will soon receive it first big batch of long-range missiles made by Boeing that promise to extend its range deep into Russian-held territory, according to sources familiar with the matter. They could arrive “on the battlefield” as soon as Wednesday, Politico reported.
Second Thoughts on the Germ Theory.
Many scientists in the past were aware the there were powerful people with vested interests who through manipulating statistics worked to elevate the status of a scientific theory, but according to Mike Stone,”who aims to expose the lies of germ theory and virology, “the germ “theory” should have never had made it to its current status as the prominent paradigm explaining disease” Nonetheless the theory has been kept alive to this day, despite the fact it was based upon nothing by...
Saturday storm will bring wintry weather for parts of the region
RICHMOND, Va. -- A storm will spread precipitation into the region Saturday morning. Temperatures in many locations will be near or below freezing. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST WINTER ALERTS There will be some warmer air above the surface, so while some locations may see some snow or sleet, the primary precipitation when it starts will be in the form of freezing rain. This is when liquid rain falls and then freezes on impact with surfaces at or below freezing.
December 2023 was the wettest December on record
RICHMOND, Va. -- The year of 2023 in our region included many months of below normal precipitation, with many areas in a drought. El Nino has been affecting the jet stream and storm tracks, with multiple storms lined up in the Pacific, which then cross the country. Arctic air been locked up in Canada up to the North Pole for most of the past few months. Mild air and the frequency of storm systems allowed us to receive heavy amounts of rainfall this month.
Our sunsets before 5 p.m. are over for this winter
RICHMOND, Va. -- The sun has been setting before 5 p.m. since November 14th. Richmond sunsets occurred from 4:51 p.m. to 4:59 p.m. the past few weeks. The winter solstice marked a day with only 9 hours and 35 minutes of daylight. As daylight increases in the coming months, sunsets of 6 p.m. or later start in late February.
Strong storm to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, possible severe weather Sunday
RICHMOND, Va. -- A strong storm system will come together over the next 24 hours and will impact our region Sunday into Sunday night. While it will not rain every minute of the day, there will be periods of steady and heavy rainfall. Showers will be around during the morning, especially west of I-95. Rain will turn more widespread in the afternoon. Thunderstorms will occur in the afternoon through the evening. A few severe storms are possible during this period.
🎅2023 Dominion Energy Christmas Parade Weather Forecast: Temps warming to lower 60s
RICHMOND, Va. -- Unlike last year, this year's Christmas Parade will not be cold and rainy. Dry weather is expected with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will warm through the 50s and into the lower 60s by noon. Some showers are possible later in the day, but they will not impact the parade.
One storm will impact part of the holiday travel week
RICHMOND, Va. -- Dry weather will continue through the day Monday. Much-needed rainfall will arrive on Tuesday as a storm system moves into the region. Rain will spread across Virginia Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. Over one inch of rainfall is possible. Rain should exit early Wednesday morning, leading to a dry day. There could be some rain and snow showers in the mountains of West Virginia through early afternoon. Thanksgiving morning will start chilly, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s.
Virginia firefighter breaks down space heater do's and don'ts as cold weather moves in
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — As cold temperatures move into Central Virginia, many folks will be pulling out their space heaters and electric blankets. Others will be lighting their wood stove or or starting a fire in their fireplace for the first time this season. But all to often, cold weather also brings a rash of fires, according to firefighters.
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