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First Warning Forecast: Rising heat, humidity this weekend

Posted at 5:17 AM, Jun 26, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-26 13:11:36-04

KJ’s First Warning Forecast

A hot and humid weekend… Warming nicely across the area this Friday afternoon with highs near 90!

90s this weekend with heat index values in the mid to upper 90s both Saturday and Sunday as humidity ramps up. We'll continue to carve out more sunshine Saturday. However, an approaching system will bring scattered showers and storms for Sunday afternoon to evening. Some storms could be strong to severe.

Unsettled weather much of next as the front remains stationary... Plan for ongoing shower and storm chances with highs limited to the mid/upper 80s.

Today: Mostly Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: NW/W 5-10

Tonight: A Few Clouds. Lows near 70. Winds: SW 5-10

Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny to Partly Cloudy. Highs in the low 90s. Winds: SW 5-15

Weather & Health

Pollen: Low-Medium (Grasses)

UV Index: 8 (Very High)

Air Quality: Good (Code Green)

Mosquitoes: Extreme

Today in Weather History (NWS Wakefield)

June 26th

1954 Tornado: Essex Co

1961 F0 Tornado: Southampton Co

1988 F0 Tornado: Caroline Co

Tropical Update

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