Saturday Evening Update:
After a nice and toasty day, our low temperatures will remain relatively warm. The coldest temperatures we will see will be in the upper 50s to low 60s.
That low temperature comes in just before sunrise, meaning we will remain in the 70s as late as 11 pm this evening.
As for tomorrow, temperatures will soar into the 90s. By 9 am, we will see the 70s.
This trend will stick around through Wednesday until a cold front pushes through and drops us back to normal.
Saturday Morning:
We are encountering yet another warm up, where our temperatures will begin to soar into nearly record breaking temperatures.
As for today, temperatures will be above average, but we will hold off our stretch into the 90s until tomorrow.
The highest temperature will occur around 4pm this afternoon and will last through dinner time. Even as we approach 10pm tonight, temperatures will still be in the 70s, making for a great night to head out on the town!
A warm front is passing off to our west and is bringing up moisture from the Gulf, but it will not reach most of us due to a high pressure system off of the coast.
With that being said, a couple pop-up showers are possible in the Highlands and could extend into the NRV later this afternoon.
A large chunk of our region has been upgraded on the drought monitor. Now, areas including Rocky Mount and Bedford have been included in the severe drought.
If it feels like we have been in a chronic drought, you’d be correct!
There are several areas that are in over a foot of deficit for rainfall this past year; and despite it seeming like we get loads of rain, many of the showers we have experienced have not produced measurable rainfall.
Fortunately, we have another weathermaker on the way that will bring forth some rain.
Sunday through Wednesday we will remain in the 90s. Later Wednesday evening, a cold front will pass through aiding in some shower and thunderstorm development, as well as drop our temperatures back into a seasonable range to finish out the week.