RICHMOND, Va. -- We should reach 90 degrees for the first time this year Tuesday afternoon, which will tie the record of 90 set in 1977.
Even hotter weather is expected Wednesday and Thursday. A "double record" of both warm lows and hot highs will be possible Wednesday and Thursday.
The heat will continue through the first half of the weekend, but a seasonably strong cold front will bring heat relief as well as the chance for much-needed rain to the region Sunday.
Almost 90% of Virginia is now in drought status, with 49% in severe drought, and 40% in moderate drought. A tiny sliver of far southern Mecklenburg and Brunswick counties is now in extreme drought status.
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