FORECAST: Chance of scattered showers, thunderstorms this afternoon

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FORECAST:

• Highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s today, with feel-like temperatures in the low 90s.
• The first half of the day will be partly sunny, but by this afternoon, clouds will thicken up and there will be a chance of some scattered showers and thunderstorms.
• The hot spots for today will be in the southernmost areas of Richmond and Chesterfield counties. That area east will be at level one risk for severe weather this afternoon.
• The region will start to see a few light showers throughout the late morning, and then heavier rain will move in by mid-afternoon.
• The area will be picking up daily thundershowers through Saturday. The next best chance for widespread or severe weather will be Sunday afternoon.
• By then, the humidity will build back up again, so it will feel uncomfortable until the end of the weekend.

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