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First Warning Forecast: Heatwave on the way!

Posted at 1:21 PM, Jun 26, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-26 19:06:55-04

Meteorologist Madeline Evans’ First Warning Forecast

We will see a mix of clouds on Wednesday with scattered showers and storms. Highs will warm into the mid 80s, near normal for this time of year. Rain chances will stick to 40% throughout the day.

Heat and humidity will return for the end of the week. Highs will reach the low 90s Thursday, Friday, and this weekend. Dew points will return to the 70s, making it feel more like the low triple digits. Rain chances will stay at 0-10% through the weekend with more sunshine mixing in.

Tonight: Mostly Cloudy, Scattered Showers/Storms (30%). Lows near 70. Winds: E 5-15

Tomorrow: Mix of Clouds, Scattered Showers/Storms (40%). Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: SE 5-15

Weather & Health 

Pollen: Low (Grasses)

UV Index: 8 (Very High)

Air Quality: Good (Code Green)

Mosquitoes: Extreme

Today in Weather History (NWS Wakefield)

June 26th

1954 Tornado: Essex Co

1961 F0 Tornado: Southampton Co

1988 F0 Tornado: Caroline Co, Severe Weather: Coastal VA

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