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*** STORMY AFTERNOONS FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND... ***

.....A cold front will drop into Virginia over the weekend and stall. A weak trough of low pressure will form over the Midlands. The pattern will result in an increasing chance for rain over the weekend.

.....The best chance for rain will be on Sunday as scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon and early evening hours. There could be locally heavy downpours with some of the storms. This pattern will persist into the beginning of next week. However, the pattern will be one more typical of July. There will be a chance for thunderstorms each day through Wednesday, but they will be "hit and miss" type storms.

.....There is a higher than average confidence in the forecast until the weekend. The extent of the thunderstorm activity is a little uncertain. However, it appears that the best chance for rain will be on Sunday.

Daniel Bonds, Meteorologist

...NOWCAST...

.....Expect showers and thunderstorms to continue to develop, a few of the thunderstorms could reach severe limits.

.....The severe storms could contain torrential rains, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and hail. Anyone with afternoon outdoor plans are strongly encourage to monitor the skies around them closely.

.....Some of the storms may continue into the early nighttime hours but should fade before midnight.

Daniel Bonds

Meteorologist

RADAR IMAGE UPDATES EVERY 60 SECONDS, ***** The top of the map is north *****

Midlands Forecast Discussion

h2>*** MORE PM STORMS EXPECTED TODAY... ***

SATURDAY

.....A front will be sagging southward towards the midlands late in the day. This will bring a better chance for late day showers/storms. Most activity will occur after 2 PM and may continue into the early nighttime hours.

.....It'll continue to be hot and muggy with highs in the low 90's and heat indicies in the mid/upper 90's.

TONIGHT

.....A few storms will continue through midnight before fading. Otherwise, it'll remain partly cloudy and muggy overnight with lows only dropping back to the low 70's by morning.

SUNDAY

.....With a front moving into the state, numerous showers/storms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Some storms could be rather strong and may contain torrential rains and frequent lightning.

.....Skies will remain partly to mostly cloudy with highs topping off near 90 by late in the day.

Scott Ryan

AM Meteorologist

..... Lake Winds .....

.....Saturday: Southwest winds at 5-10 knots.

.....Tonight: South winds at 5-10 knots.

.....Saturday: Southwest winds at 5-10 knots.

1 knot = 1.15 miles per hour

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