That’s hot: Summer sizzle arrives in two Virginias

Tonight features mostly clear skies, though it’s not as cool with a little more moisture in the air, as low temperatures only dip into the low 60s.

Friday sees a weak front approach late in the day, which will provide isolated showers and perhaps a rumble of thunder, especially the farther north you are. One or two storms could even produce gusty winds and brief but heavy rainfall, though the threat for severe weather overall is low. 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. Behind our front, temperatures will drop back into the 50s Friday night into Saturday morning with a northwesterly breeze kicking in.

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 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 just a stray isolated storm or two during the afternoon. It’s a HOT day on the way with high temperatures around 90 degrees. Don’t forget to check on those with no AC and remember that hot temperatures and pavement do not mix, especially in the sunshine for your pets! Wait until the evening or during the morning outside of peak heating to take them out on walks.

Tuesday provides a slightly better chance for scattered showers and storms in the afternoon as we see a little more humidity build. Storms will be widely scattered but could produce locally heavy rainfall, with highs once again near 90.

Juneteenth continues the risk for afternoon scattered showers and storms with the heat and humidity with high temperatures in the upper 80s to right around 90 degrees.

Thursday keeps the risk for a few afternoon storms in otherwise hot and humid conditions, with highs in the upper 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 mid to upper 80s Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear, not as cool. Lows in the low 60s.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with isolated showers late, especially north. Highs in the mid 80s.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 80s.
FATHER’S DAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
MONDAY
Isolated PM shower. Highs near 90.
TUESDAY
Isolated PM showers. Highs near 90.
JUNETEENTH
Scattered showers and storms. Highs near 90.
THURSDAY
Scattered showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s.
FRIDAY
More scattered shower chances. Highs in the upper 80s.
SATURDAY
More scattered showers possible. Highs in the upper 80s.
SUNDAY
Scattered storms possible. Highs in the mid 80s.

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