More heat, humidity and a few pop-up storms….Get ready to sizzle over the next few days. But first, as we move through this Wednesday night, expect low temperatures in the mid 70s. A few showers or isolated storms are possible due in part to a cold front to the north. Otherwise, expect partly to mostly cloudy skies. On Thursday, highs will soar into the mid 90s, but because of the humidity, we will have a heat index in the low 100s, so take your precautions.
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We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds Thursday. A few isolated showers/storms are possible by afternoon and evening. On Friday, highs will sink a tad into the upper 80s and lower 90s under a mix of sun and clouds. A few typical summertime showers and storms are possible by afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s for the weekend.
Tonight: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. A Few Scattered Showers (30%). Low temperatures in the mid 70s. Winds: SW 5-15 mph.
Thursday: Sun and Clouds. Isolated Showers/Storms (20%). High temperatures in the mid 90s. Heat index in the triple digits. Winds: SW 5-15 mph.
Friday: Sun and Clouds. Isolated Showers/Storms (20%). High temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Winds: W 5-10 mph.
Weather & Health for Thursday
Pollen: Low-Moderate (Grasses)
UV Index: Very High
Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)
Mosquitoes: Very High
Today in Weather History (NWS Wakefield)
1896 Tornadoes: Petersburg, Surry Co, James C Co, Williamsburg
1977 Tornado: Caroline Co
2005 Tornadoes: East Central VA
Dominic Brown
Meteorologist
WTKR-TV NewsChannel 3
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