ROANOKE, Va. – High heat continues into Wednesday and into part of Thursday as high pressure gradually loosens its grip on our weather. Temperatures reach the 80s and 90s each day and, yes, the humidity will be a factor.
What’s different about Thursday as compared to Wednesday is that there will be the chance for scattered storms after 2 or 3 p.m.
A handful of these may bring along some gusty wind as they move south to north.
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A slow-moving area of low pressure will drag moisture northward into the weekend, resulting in the daily chance of showers and storms. We expect these to be most numerous Friday and Saturday before turning a little more hit-or-miss Sunday.
Areas that see repeated rounds of storms may see localized flooding.
Have a Plan B, or bring a poncho/rain gear to any football or festivals you plan to attend.
In the tropics, Tropical Storm Lee developed Wednesday and will become a major hurricane this weekend north of Puerto Rico.
Its future beyond that point is still in question, so be sure to stay with us for updates throughout the next 5-10 days.