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First Warning Forecast: Sunny and sweltering Sunday

Posted at 10:56 PM, Jul 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-21 12:21:03-04

*** Excessive Heat Warning until 11 PM Sunday for the entire area. Afternoon heat index values 110 to 115 degrees.

HOT, HOT, HOT! Excessive Heat Warning in effect for the entire area today. Heat index values will be between 110 and 115 degrees this afternoon. High pressure will continue to be in place which will keep  skies mostly sunny. Temperatures will once again soar to the upper 90s to near 100.

Another hot day to start the work week with highs in the upper 90s. A cold front will approach the area and bring a chance for some showers and storms, mainly at night. The front will also usher in a much needed break from the heat.

Norfolk: Record Highs

* Sun (7/21): 101/1926

* Mon (7/22): 102/2011

Tuesday’s highs will top off in the low and mid 80s with showers and storms. That’s actually below normal for this time of year!

Weather & Health 

Pollen: Medium (Grasses)

UV Index: 10 (Very High)

Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)

Mosquitoes: Extreme

Tropical Update

No tropical activity at this time

Meteorologist April Loveland 

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