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Flood Watch in effect Friday

Storm chances higher Friday and Saturday
Heads up! Flood watch today with storms developing this afternoon.
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RICHMOND, Va. —Thunderstorms will be more numerous across the region Friday afternoon and evening. A slight risk for severe storms continues. Heavy rainfall amounts will occur with the storms, and more flooding will be possible. A flood watch has been issued for central and southeastern Virginia.

Highs Friday will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s, with a heat index near or a little above 100°.

More storms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with the potential for flooding.

Storms will turn more widely scattered for Sunday and early next week.

There will be a slight drop in the heat and humidity Monday into Tuesday. More 90s are expected later next week.

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