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Intense heat wave continues, relief expected when cold front arrives later this week

Heat wave continues with temperatures climbing to mid-90s today and reaching 97 degrees Wednesday before a cold front brings relief by this weekend.
Another hot day but relief arrives soon
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RICHMOND, Va. -- As the extreme heat wave continues to grip our region, there are no immediate signs of relief until a cold front late Thursday.

Tonight will feature just a few passing clouds, but no rain with lows in the mid 70s.

It will be even hotter Wednesday with a high around 95 degrees feeling oppressive by mid afternoon. A stray shower is possible by afternoon but the risk remains low. Otherwise expect mostly sunny skies with little to no wind.

A strong cold front will move through the region Friday with showers and thunderstorms Thursday evening and again on Friday. Heavy rain is likely with the potential for flash flooding.

Behind this front, it will be much a bit "cooler" and less humid over the weekend. Highs will be in the low 80s, and lows will mostly be in the low to mid 60s.

The first week of August will stay unseasonably cool and comfortable.

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