Record High Temperatures Likely Across the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest and Southwest

An intense heat wave will peak across the Mid-Atlantic and I-95 Urban Corridor this weekend. Record high temperatures are likely with widespread heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. In the Midwest, severe storms capable of producing strong winds, hail, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be possible Saturday. Additionally, strong storms will also be possible Saturday in the Four Corners region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.13 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Jun 1:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW East Highland Park VA

Heat Advisory June 22, 11:00am until June 22, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Overnight
Low: 70 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 99 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 96 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 7 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.