CHARLOTTESVILLE (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Be weather aware as the afternoon approaches for strong thunderstorms likely, the possibility of some becoming severe, especially according to the National Weather Service east of the Blue Ridge. The statement says scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected from mid- to- late-afternoon through early evening. The primary threat from storms that are severe is damaging wind gusts, though isolated large hail and a tornado or two are possible as well.