Not as hot or humid… A cold front brought us a few showers yesterday and is bringing in a drop in temperature and humidity for the end of the week. Temperatures will start in the mid 70s this morning and only climb into the low 80s this afternoon. It will also be a bit breezy today with north winds at 10 to 15 mph. We will see a mix of sun and clouds today with a few isolated showers possible.
Highs will only reach into the mid 80s on Friday with a nice mix of sun and clouds. We will warm back into the upper 80s to near 90 this weekend. A typical summer-time scattered shower/storm is possible this weekend.
Today: Partly Sunny, Isolated Showers(20%). Highs in the low 80s. Winds: N 10-15
Tonight: Partly Cloudy, Stray Showers(10%). Lows near 70. Winds: NE 5-10
Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: E/SE 5-10
Tropical Update
No tropical activity is expected over the next few days
Weather & Health
Pollen: Moderate (Grasses)
UV Index: 9 (Very High)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Very High
Today in Weather History (NWS Wakefield)
July 16th
1967 F2 Tornado: Perquimans Co
2007 Microburst Wind Damage NW Louisa County just W of Louisa. Winds 70-90mph estimated.
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