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Here comes the heat: Hottest temps in nearly a year on the way!
By Joe Fitzwater,
24 days ago
Tonight features mostly clear skies and although it’s not quite as cool as last night, it’s still a great opportunity to give the AC a break and crack a window open at night with low temperatures dropping back into the mid 50s.
Thursday really sees the heat begin to crank, as high pressure shifts off to our east and we pick up a southerly wind flow. This will allow temperatures to climb into the mid 80s under mostly sunny skies. Our western towns will make a run at 90 degrees, and this will be commonplace over the next several days.
Friday sees a weak front approach late in the day, which will provide isolated showers and perhaps a rumble of thunder. Otherwise, it’s a summer-like day on the way with high temperatures in the mid 80s. Heat index values will approach 90 degrees in many areas, especially in our western counties where air temperatures will likely exceed 90 degrees.
Saturday will see our temperatures drop slightly and our humidity values drop as high pressure moves in from Canada to our north. This will temporarily provide a little comfort from the heat and give us a lot of sunshine, as high temperatures drop to the low to mid 80s. However, we will still be in a very warm air mass and as high pressure shifts east for the second half of the weekend, the true West Virginia summer feel will take effect as our humidity returns.
Father’s Day looks dry with plenty of sunshine, but as mentioned above, high pressure will shift to our northeast and that will usher in more heat and humidity, as high temperatures in the upper 80s will be commonplace. Once again, our western towns should have no issues reaching 90 degrees, with area-wide heat index values eclipsing 90 degrees being a good bet outside of the high mountain country. A reminder to stay hydrated in the heat, as this is shaping up to be the hottest day of the year so far.
Monday provides the risk for a couple of scattered afternoon showers and storms with a frontal boundary draped nearby to our south, plenty of heat and humidity, with high temperatures in the upper 80s once again.
Tuesday continues the risk for a few scattered showers and storms, mainly in the afternoon as a result of ample heat and humidity. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s.
Wednesday keeps the afternoon downpour risk going with temperatures continuing to be on the hot side in the mid 80s.
Looking ahead in your extended forecast, our pattern will become a little more unsettled but typical summertime weather, albeit a bit on the hot side, as scattered showers and storms will be possible in our afternoons with a combination of heat and humidity. High temperatures look to remain in the low to mid 80s Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
TONIGHT Mostly clear, still cool. Lows in the mid 50s. THURSDAY Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. FRIDAY Partly sunny with an isolated shower late. Highs in the mid 80s. SATURDAY Mostly sunny. Highs in the low to mid 80s. FATHER’S DAY Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. MONDAY Isolated PM shower. Highs in the upper 80s. TUESDAY Isolated PM showers. Highs in the mid 80s. WEDNESDAY Scattered showers and storms. Highs in the mid 80s. THURSDAY Scattered showers and storms. Highs in the mid 80s. FRIDAY More scattered shower chances. Highs in the mid 80s. SATURDAY More scattered showers possible. Highs in the mid 80s.
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