Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s First Warning Forecast
Rain and storms moving in… We are tracking a cold front that will move through later today. Expect sunshine this morning with clouds building in by midday. Showers and storms will move in for the afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms are possible with gusty winds and heavy downpours. It will still be hot and humid (before the front) with highs near 90 and an afternoon heat index near 100.
Most of the rain will move out early Thursday morning. We will see a mix of sun and clouds tomorrow with an isolated shower possible. Cooler and less humid air will move in behind the front. Highs will dip into the low 80s to end the work week.
Get ready for a refreshing weekend. We will see a nice mix of sun and clouds and slim rain chances both Saturday and Sunday. Highs will only reach the upper 70s with lower humidity.
Today: Clouds Building, PM Showers/Storms (60%), Hot & Humid. Highs near 90. Winds: SW/NE 5-10
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy, Showers/Storms (70%). Lows in the mid 70. Winds: N 5-10
Tomorrow: Partly Sunny, Isolated Showers (20%), Breezy. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: N 5-15
Weather & Health
Pollen: Moderate (Ragweed, Grasses)
UV Index: 9 (Very High)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Extreme
Tropical Update
Harvey regenerates into a Tropical Depression in the Gulf of Mexico. Harvey is centered about 535 miles SSE of Port O’Conner, Texas and moving NW at 9 mph. On the forecast track, Harvey should be approaching the Texas coast late Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Harvey could become a hurricane on Friday.
10:00 AM CDT Wed Aug 23
Location: 21.5°N 92.5°W
Moving: NW at 9 mph
Min pressure: 1006 mb
Max sustained: 35 mph
Hurricane Tracker
Today in Weather History (NWS Wakefield)
August 23rd
1933 Hurricane: major hurricane for VA, extensive damage, flooding
1974 F1 Tornado: Worcester Co
1983 F1 Tornado: Fluvanna Co
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