Forecast: Heat continues with a chance for strong storms on Monday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible on Monday
Hot and humid with storms possible Monday afternoon and evening
Published: Aug. 13, 2023 at 5:28 AM EDT|Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Another hot and humid day is on tap for Monday, with potential for a few strong storms later in the day.

Monday: Partly sunny, hot and humid with scattered storms in the afternoon and evening. A strong to severe storm with gusty winds and hail is possible. Lows in the mid-70s, highs in the low to mid-90s. Heat index values 100°-106°. (PM Rain Chance: 40%, Rain Totals: Near a quarter inch, higher amounts possible in thunderstorms)

Tuesday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening. First Alert: A strong to severe storm with gusty winds and hail is possible, mainly for eastern VA. Winds west 10-15 mph with 20-25 mph gusts. Lows in the low 70s, highs around 90°. (PM Rain Chance: 40%, Rain Totals: Near a quarter inch, higher amounts possible in thunderstorms)

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and slightly less humid. *Verified* Best Weather Day of the Week. Lows in the mid to upper 60s, highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Thursday: Mostly sunny with increasing humidity. Lows in the upper 60s, highs in the upper 80s.

Friday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Lows in the low 70s, highs around 90°.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Lows in the upper 60s, highs near 90°.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Lows in the upper, highs near 90°.

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