The Weekend Outlook: Gloomy Friday followed by hot, sunny weekend in store for Tri-Cities

Welcome to The Weekend Outlook!

This new weekly briefing will cover the upcoming weekend forecast for the Tri-City area, so you can keep informed on important weather updates and stay ahead of your plans.

Whether you're organizing an outdoor adventure, a family gathering or simply curious about what to expect, we've got you covered.

Ditch the umbrellas and grab your sunscreen: Hot, sunny weekend in store for the Tri-Cities

Expect cloudy weather with a slight chance of rain on Friday followed by a hot, sunny weekend in the Tri-Cities this week. The weekend highs will be in the upper 80s in the afternoons and reach refreshing nighttime lows in the mid 60s.

No A.C.? Check out Hopewell's cooling shelters and Petersburg's comfort station . Both are open throughout the summer to help locals beat the heat. Water will be provided at both during operating hours.

Learn more about tips to stay cool in the heat here .

Friday July 26: Cloudy with a chance of rain

Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday July 27: Hot and sunny

• Conditions: Hot and sunny
• High: 86/7° (3-4 p.m., feels like 89° due to humidity)
• Low: 66° (4-5 a.m., feels like 67° due to humidity)
• Humidity: 72 percent
• UV Index: High of 8 (considered very high), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wind: Wind speeds will be 3 to 7 mph, with gusts up to 14 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86/7.

Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Sunday July 28: Hot and sunny

• Conditions: Hot and sunny
• High: 88° (3-4 p.m., feels like 92° due to humidity)
• Low: 63° (4-5 a.m., feels like 63° due to humidity)
• Humidity: 69 percent
• UV Index: High of 8 (considered very high), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wind: Wind speeds will be 3 to 6 mph, with gusts up to 16 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63/4.

This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: The Weekend Outlook: Gloomy Friday followed by hot, sunny weekend in store for Tri-Cities