RICHMOND, Va. -- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect until 8 p.m. for areas near and south of Interstate 64.
Scattered storms will increase this afternoon into this evening, with higher chances for storms south of Interstate 64. Storms will have heavy rainfall, and could be severe with damaging wind gusts.
Some wildfire smoke will move in from the north. It will not be as bad as Friday, but skies will turn hazy. Richmond air quality is Code Yellow, meaning those with respiratory issues need to use caution.
Storms will decrease after sunset, but a shower or storm will be possible overnight. It will be warm and muggy with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
Monday will be a little cooler with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Some showers and storms are possible, with the best chance in southern Virginia, where some higher gusts are possible.
Tuesday will be muggy and hotter with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are likely by late afternoon into the evening. Storms could be severe with damaging wind gusts.
A cold front will move through on Wednesday. More showers and storms with heavy rainfall are expected, and the risk for severe storms with high gusts continues.
Behind the front, cooler and less humid air will move in for Thursday and Friday. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.
Tropics: Tropical Depression Two has formed in the northeastern Gulf. It is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha and track westward along the Gulf coast. More information is in the CBS 6 Hurricane Tracker.
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