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Turning more humid, with storms possible later Thursday

Turning more humid, a few storms possible later Thursday
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RICHMOND, Va. -- An approaching cold front will bring the chance for storms late Thursday afternoon and evening. There is a Marginal Risk (1/5) for severe storms in the Richmond Metro area by early evening. Storms will have the potential for damaging wind gusts. There is a Slight Risk (2/5) in the NW parts of the viewing area.

Storm chances will be with us again by Friday afternoon. It will be muggy with highs in the upper 80s. There will be a Marginal Risk for severe storms as well.

A few storms are possible Saturday with highs in the mid 80s.

Sunday will be hot and muggy with highs around 90°.

Highs will be in the 90s most of next week, with the potential for some mid and upper 90s.

Tropics: a tropical wave is in the eastern Atlantic. It shows a moderate chance of development. If it becomes a named storm, it will be called Dolly. The list of tropical names repeats every six years, and it just happens to be the next name on this year's list.

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