Muggy with storms increasing by late afternoon; slight risk of severe weather

RICHMOND, Va. — Clouds will break for some sun today. A shower or thunderstorm is possible into the early afternoon.

Batches of scattered storms will develop by mid-afternoon, and turn more numerous late this afternoon into the first half of the evening. Not all areas will see storms, but the storms that do develop will unleash very heavy rainfall.

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We have a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms, with strong gusts the main threat.

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Highs will range from the mid 80s to the lower 90s. The heat index will be 100-105 in the metro, with some higher values possible to the southeast.

Tonight will be warm and humid with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Some fog is possible.

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Sunday will have a cloud/sun mix. Scattered storms will be possible in the afternoon, but areal coverage should be a bit less than today. Highs will be 85-90. The heat index will be in the mid to upper 90s.

Monday will be hot and humid with highs in the lower 90s. The heat index will be 97-102. An isolated storm is possible.

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