Forecast: Hot and humid with severe storms possible Monday
Thunderstorms could be strong to severe with heavy downpours, gusty damaging winds and hail possible Monday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day for the hottest day of the year so far and a chance for strong to severe thunderstorms towards the evening hours.
Sunday Evening: Warm and humid. A stray shower or storm possible, but mainly dry in most places. (Rain Chance: 20%)
Monday: First Alert Weather Day: Partly sunny, hot and humid. Heat index values near or above 100°. A Heat Advisory is in effect for southeastern Virginia where it will be the hottest. A few showers and storms in the late afternoon and evening are possible. Thunderstorms could be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts and hail. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the mid-90s. (Rain Chance: 30%)
Independence Day: Partly sunny, humid and hot. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the low 90s. (Rain Chance: 20%)
Wednesday: Partly sunny. *Verified* best weather day of the week for the lowest rain chance and slightly lower humidity. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the low 90s. (Rain Chance: 10%)
Thursday: Partly sunny with a few late-day showers and storms possible. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the low 90s. (Rain Chance: 20%)
Friday: Partly sunny with a chance for showers and storms. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the upper 80s to near 90°. (Rain Chance: 20%)
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and storms. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the upper 80s to near 90°. (Rain Chance: 30%)
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and storms. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the upper 80s to near 90°. (Rain Chance: 30%)
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