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Severe storms possible as heat index breaks 100 in some areas

We're tracking a heat wave for the weekend that will bring high heat and humidity.
Severe storms possible as heat index breaks 100 in some areas
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RICHMOND, Va. -- SEVERE STORM THREAT TODAY

Today will be muggy, breezy and a little hotter with highs in the low to mid 90s. The heat index will break 100 in some areas.

An approaching cold front will trigger scattered storms by mid-afternoon to the west, and these will last into the evening. Storms will produce heavy rainfall.

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The Richmond Metro area, and areas to the east and northeast, are in an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) for severe storms.

  • Damaging gusts are the primary threat, with gusts near or exceeding 60 mph.
  • Large hail is also possible.
  • An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, but the chance is very low.
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Friday will be less humid and a little cooler with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Summer officially begins Friday at 10:42 p.m.

A dry, hot and muggy pattern will lock in from this weekend through much of next week. Highs will be well into the 90s, and could approach 100 on a few days. Feels-like temps (heat index values) will be in excess of 100.

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