Extreme heat and humidity … A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon until 8 PM for most of inland Hampton Roads and inland Northeastern North Carolina. Highs will climb into the mid 90s today with heat index values near 105 for most areas. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers/storms firing up in the afternoon.
The weather pattern will repeat on Tuesday with more triple digits heat index values and chance for scattered showers/storms. We will catch a break for the second half of the week. Highs will drop into the mid to upper 80s from Wednesday through the weekend.
Today: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Showers/Storms(30%). Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index at 100+. Winds: SW 5-10
Tonight: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Showers/Storms(30%). Lows in the upper 70s. Winds: SW 5-10
Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Showers/Storms(40%). Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index at 100+ Winds: SW 5-10
Tropical Update
No tropical activity is expected over the next few days
Weather & Health
Pollen: Moderate (Grasses)
UV Index: 10 (Very High)
Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)
Mosquitoes: Very High
Today in weather History (NWS Wakefield)
July 20th
1956 F1 Tornado: Henrico Co, F0 Tornado Richmond
1985 F0 Tornado: Goochland Co
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