Temperatures will continue to climb through the weekend into early next week. A heatwave could be on the way for us from Sunday into at least Tuesday, maybe even Wednesday, as temperatures climb into the low-to-mid 90s.

Freeze warnings are in effect across Southwest and Central Virginia, with overnight lows dipping into the 20s and 30s before a big warmup brings 70s and 80s by the weekend, according to 10 News meteorologist Edward Shaw.

It has been a quiet start to the last day of 2025, with cold temperatures and windy weather. Our headlines for the day show the cold start is followed by a blustery afternoon and the potential for a few flurries flying overnight!

Southwest and Central Virginia are experiencing above-average temperatures and expanding drought, with rain chances holding off until next week. Tropical Storm Gabrielle is being tracked but is expected to stay out to sea.

Severe storms and high humidity are impacting Southwest and Central Virginia, but a cold front is forecast to bring relief with cooler, less humid air.

Southwest and Central Virginia are under moderate air quality alerts due to lingering Canadian wildfire smoke, with a forecast for scattered storms and warm temperatures this weekend.