RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Monday and Tuesday are both First Alert Weather Days because of strong to severe thunderstorm potential. The best rain chances this week are Tuesday and Wednesday.

MONDAY EVENING: First Alert Weather Day: Marginal (low) risk for strong storms in central VA, Slight risk north of I-64. A few storms could be strong with gusty winds. Storm window: 4-9pm (Rain Chance: 40%)

TUESDAY: First Alert Weather Day: Partly to mostly cloudy, hot and humid, with scattered showers and storms. Storms could be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts the biggest threat. All of Central Virginia is currently in a marginal (low) risk for severe weather. Storm Window: 4-9pm. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the low 90s. (Rain Chance: 60%)

WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the mid 80s. (Rain Chance: 60%)

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with a few scattered showers and storms. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the upper 80s to near 90. (Rain Chance: 40%)

FIRST ALERT: This weekend looking pretty good!

FRIDAY: Partly sunny. humidity drops off. Lows near 70, highs in the mid 80s. (Rain Chance: 10%)

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the mid 60s, highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Isolated showers and storms possible in the afternoon. Lows in the mid 60s, highs in the upper 80s to near 90. (Rain Chance: 20%)

MONDAY: Partly sunny. A chance for afternoon/evening showers and storms. Lows in the low 70s, highs in the upper 80s to near 90. (Rain Chance: 30%)

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