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.