It will be a hot and humid midweek. We have several chances for showers and storms to end the week.
Today will be the hottest day of the week with highs in the mid 90s, about 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. The afternoon heat index will reach 100 to 105. Expect a mix of mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with a slim chance for a shower or storm to pop up.
A heat advisory is in effect for Hampton Roads from noon to 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wakefield. Weather officials encourage the public to drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun, if possible. They warn against leaving children and pets unattended in vehicles, saying cars will reach “lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”
Our rain chances will go up for the end of the work week. Scattered showers and storms are possible Thursday and Friday, mainly in the afternoon to evening hours. Highs will dip to near 90 on Thursday and the mid 80s on Friday but it will still be muggy.
Highs will remain in the mid to upper 80s for Labor Day weekend. It will still be humid, so afternoon heat index values will reach the low to mid 90s. Expect partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and storms developing each afternoon.
- Today: Partly Cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s. Winds: SW 5-10
- Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: SW 5-10
- Tomorrow: Afternoon Storms. Highs near 90. Winds: W/N/E 5-10
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Tropical Update
We’re watching two areas in the Atlantic, both there are low chances for development at this time.
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Weather & Health
- Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed, Grasses)
- UV Index: 8 (High)
- Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)
- Mosquitoes: Extreme
