Forecast: Strong to severe storms possible Friday afternoon

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - We’re closely watching the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon. Much nicer weather arrives just in time of the holiday weekend!

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Friday: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Mostly cloudy with showers possible in the morning. Midday and early afternoon storms likely as a cold front passes. Strong to severe storms possible. Lows in the mid 60s, high in upper 70s. Rain could be heavy with 1-2″ rain totals possible. (Rain Chance: 90%)

Saturday: Partly sunny. A stray shower possible. Lows in the low 60s, highs in the low 80s. (Rain Chance: 20%)

Sunday: Partly sunny. Lows in the low 60s, highs in the mid 80s.

Monday: Memorial Day: Mostly sunny. Lows in the low 60s, highs in the upper 80s.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Lows in the upper 60s, highs in the low to mid 90s.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the low to mid 90s.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the low 90s.

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