Southwest and Central Virginia start October 3 with crisp fall temperatures and low humidity, with warmer afternoons ahead and midweek rain chances expected. Weather Authority's latest updates from Parker Beasley at WSLS.com.

A persistent stretch of soaking rain is set to bring relief to Southwest and Central Virginia this week, with rainfall amounts of up to 5 inches expected in some areas, along with notable swings in temperatures and an active tropical outlook.

10 News meteorologist Edward Shaw shares the latest update for Southwest and Central Virginia: a major cool-down, much-needed rain after drought, and rapid warming later in the week, plus monitoring the tropics.

Another warm week is up ahead for us! Expect to see temperatures in the low to mid 80s for the majority of the week, except for Tuesday and Wednesday, where we will have a slight change of pace.

A cold front will bring showers and storms to Southwest and Central Virginia, with temperatures warming before a weekend cooldown. A tropical system is also being monitored in the Atlantic.