RICHMOND, Va. -- Storm chances will be a little higher on Friday. It will be muggy with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Some stronger gusts will be possible, and there is a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms.
A few storms are possible Saturday, mostly across southern Virginia, with highs in the mid 80s.
Sunday will be hot and muggy with highs 85-90°.
Highs will be in the 90s most of next week, with the potential for some mid and upper 90s.
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the central Atlantic. It will track westward towards the Caribbean. Dolly will encounter wind shear Friday into Saturday and likely weaken.
The Virginia drought improved a bit more over the last week.
One-quarter of the state is now in no drought classification, with precipitation levels near normal. This includes a lot of the Richmond metro.
Moderate to severe drought continues for western and southern Virginia. A few slivers of extreme drought continue near the North Carolina border.
Stay With CBS 6, The Weather Authority.
STORM TRACKING LINKS:
Weather Alerts
Closings & Delays
Interactive Radar
Map Center
CBS 6 Hurricane Tracker
📱 Download the new and improved CBS 6 Weather App for iPhone and Android.
