RICHMOND, Va — Widespread rain is moving north early this afternoon, with scattered showers and storms with less overall coverage expected for the rest of the day. Localized flooding will still be a concern as well as a low-end threat for a few severe storms. The Flood Watch was extended to include all parts of the Piedmont and Tidewater of Virginia and will remain in effect until late tonight. The high will be in the lower 70s.
The upper-level low driving this wet weather pattern will very slowly move eastward, keeping the Commonwealth in a broad area of lift through Wednesday. An additional 1-3 inches of rain will be possible.
The low will move east of the area Thursday, with strong upper-level ridging moving into the eastern U.S. Highs will approach 90 degrees in some areas of central Virginia on Friday and Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible both days. A cold front will move through the area late Sunday, with dry and mild weather expected early next week.
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