About us — zero hype
📍 RVA Weather Network · Richmond, Virginia
An independent, hyperlocal weather hub for Richmond, Virginia — built to help you plan your day and stay ahead of active weather.
Run by
Richard Foreman
Founder & forecaster
RVA Weather Network is a one-person operation. I track the patterns, watch the radar, and translate the data into clear, practical updates for the RVA community — without the TV-style hype.
Home base is Chester, where the network's own Tempest weather station reports around the clock. Tempest stations have no moving parts and self-calibrate continuously; battery health, sensor diagnostics, and firmware updates are monitored remotely.
10+
years covering Richmond weather
2,300+
Facebook community members
2,900+
TikTok followers
3× a week
the RVA Weather Brief
Follower and member counts as of November 2026.
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Follow & support usQuick FAQ
Are you a meteorologist?
No — I’m a weather geek and data-first forecaster focused on Richmond-area conditions.
How often do you post?
The newsletter runs 3x/week, plus extra updates during active weather.
What areas do you cover?
Richmond metro and surrounding counties — where the same storm can hit Chesterfield and miss the Fan entirely.
Does the RVA Weather Network cover areas outside Richmond?
Yes. Coverage extends across Central Virginia, including Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan, and the Northern Neck, with a network of local weather stations and community observations.
Contact
Send weather reports, photos, event details, or questions through the network's community channels. Submissions may be shown publicly after review.
Data sources: NWS ASOS/AWOS data via api.weather.gov · Tempest personal station ST-00174469, Chester, Virginia.