Warm and humid today, rain develops from west to east

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Another warm day on tap as temperatures climb to around 90 degrees again. Humidity levels will also increase today making it feel even warmer. Meanwhile, an area of low pressure moving up the Appalachians will bring heavy showers and thunderstorms to the area. Rain is expected to develop this afternoon in the western portion of the state, and will overspread the rest of the state tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight and tomorrow. The biggest threat from this system will be the locally heavy rainfall. Overall, the entire state should see totals from .50 to .75 inches with isolated spots seeing totals over 2 inches.

Sunny and warm weekend on tap

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High pressure has taken control of our weather and will provide mostly sunny skies and high temperatures warming to near 90 by Sunday.

Today will be mostly sunny and breezy, with highs in the mid 80s.

Saturday will be a carbon copy of today, except a few degrees warmer, with highs in the upper 80s.

We look to push towards and will likely top 90 degrees in some areas on Sunday under mostly sunny skies.

Mostly sunny, chance of afternoon showers & storms

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Today will be the last day that our area is under the influence of the upper level low pressure that has been over the northeast. Temperatures will push into the upper 70s today while scattered showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon. Just like the past few days, most areas will remain dry but the threat remains.

High pressure takes control of the weather along the east coast tomorrow and through the weekend. The high will provide mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures. Expect highs in the mid 80s tomorrow, warming to near 90 by Sunday and Monday.

Sunny into the weekend

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The cold front that brought yesterday’s rain has pushed off the coast and high pressure is building into the region. Today will be mostly sunny and breezy with highs around 70.

Expect much of the same tomorrow with highs a little warmer than today, pushing into the low 70s. The stronger winds will decrease through the day tomorrow, setting the stage for a beautiful Saturday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s under sunny skies, with light winds.

Sunday is a transition day, as high pressure moves off the coast and a weak system moves through, possibly providing a late day shower. It will still be warm, with highs in the upper 70s to near 80.

Scattered showers and storms this afternoon and evening

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Warm and humid air continues to build into the region, setting the stage and allowing for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop this afternoon. Skies are expected to clear this afternoon, allowing temperatures to warm to near 80 and enhancing the instability in the atmosphere.

It appears that there will be enough instability for some of these storms to become severe, with damaging winds and hail.

SPC Day 1 Outlook
Here is an excerpt from the Storm Prediction Center:

Warming up

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An area of low pressure is moving by to the north, dragging a warm front through the state today, followed by a weak cold frontal passage later this afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible with these two features. Highs today will push into the upper 70s to near 80.

High pressure off the coast will pump warm and humid air into the region tomorrow, setting the stage for more scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid 70s.

A backdoor cold front will approach Wednesday night and Thursday. This will enhance an easterly flow and cause areas along the Bay to cool. Highs Thursday will be near 70 along and east of the Bay and will rise into the 80s west of I-95. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible again Thursday afternoon.

Unsettled pattern this week

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A warm front currently over southwest Virginia will push north through the area this evening, bringing warmer air and unsettled weather for most of this week. Before the front makes it through the area, we will see another day in the low to mid 60s today under partly sunny skies.

The front pushes through this evening, bringing a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm tonight.

The first in a series of disturbances will move through tomorrow, bringing another chance of showers and storms, while high temperatures soar into the upper 70s to near 80.

Decreasing clouds today

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After a foggy start, high pressure will continue to move into the region today allowing for clearing skies and sunshine by this afternoon. Highs today will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.

A low pressure system and cold front will approach the area tomorrow, enhancing southerly flow and allowing temperatures to warm into the mid 70s under mostly sunny skies.

Clouds increase Friday night as the front nears, and scattered showers and thunderstorms will affect the state on Saturday. Latest model trends have the front clearing the area Saturday night causing the low pressure system that forms along it to track east of the area, decreasing the threat of heavy rain on Sunday and Monday. If this scenario plays out, there would still be a slight chance of rain, and it would be much lighter.

Warm, dry week on tap

High pressure off the coast and low pressure to the west will continue to pump warm air up the east coast today, setting the stage for another warm and dry day. Highs today will again be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.

A weakening cold front will cross the area tonight, bringing in cooler air tomorrow and Wednesday. Highs tomorrow will be near 60 in the mountains, in the low 70s elsewhere and highs Wednesday will be in the mid to upper 60s statewide.

Sunny and warm through the weekend

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As high pressure moves off the coast today, southerly flow around it will set up and begin to pump warmer air into the region. Highs today will push into the mid 60s and will rise into the mid 70s tomorrow and low 80s on Sunday. The high will also continue the stretch of dry weather through the weekend.

As a strong area of low pressure moves into the center of the country, the southerly flow will increase and temperatures will rise into the mid 80s on Monday and Tuesday.