2 days agoHotter than a firecracker; temps reach 90s Friday and 4th of JulyOnly a few spotty storms will drift into the area late in the day on the 4th of July
2 days agoNot just fireworks! What’s happening in space this 4th of July weekend?A full moon, penumbral lunar eclipse, aphelion and planetary conjunction all visible in the sky this weekend
3 days agoWhew! Hottest weather of 2020 (so far) likely to come Friday, 4th of JulyThe heat index could approach triple digits in a few spots by the 4th of July
Heat, humidity won’t practice social distancing the next several daysTemperatures for many parts of the region will peak in the upper 80s and lower 90s the next several days; typical summer for you!
Many of us near 90° each through the 4th of July; limited storm chancesWe've gotten a late start to 90° heat this year, but we'll make up some ground this week.
PHOTO GALLERY: Saharan dust starts as a dud, surprises with Sunday sunsetSaharan dust made up for a disappointing Saturday sunset by dazzling Sunday evening
Spotty storms Thursday; Saharan dust adds a little haze through the weekendSummer takes it up a notch as heat, humidity and haze all increase this coming weekend.
RELIEF! Turning slightly less humid before Saharan dust inches closerHumidity levels will be more manageable than recent days, meaning limited rain chances through Saturday.
Dolly forms in the North Atlantic and is “barely gettin’ by”Dolly has yawned, stretched and tried to come to life. Now that it has, it might as well only be working 9 to 5.
More storms fire up Tuesday before a subtle drop in humidity levelsA "cold" front moving toward the area will spark more storms Tuesday, before humidity levels come down a little for the rest of the week
Typical temps, changing humidity levels for first full week of summerWe're tracking a "cold front" through the middle of the week
Dear Dad, we’re bringing summer back for your holiday weekend. You’re welcome.Temperatures gradually climb the ladder, as the coverage of storms gradually drops each afternoon
YUCK...AGAIN! High heat index precedes more scattered stormsA repeat performance of heat and humidity will help set up rounds of scattered storms Wednesday.
YUCK! Very sticky, stormy at times the next 2-3 daysThe remnants of Cristobal team up with a cold front to keep things very humid at times through Thursday afternoon.
Remnants of Cristobal to bring humidity, storms back into our forecastWe won't feel any direct impact, but remnant moisture from the storm will bring some storms to the region.
Tracking another round of storms Friday; humidity drops off later in the weekendAfternoon and evening storms could pack a punch once again on Friday.
Summer storms tap into summer heat next two days; humidity falls again afterLocalized flooding will be possible with any storm that moves through each afternoon.
Wednesday to be the hottest day we’ve had in 7 monthsTemperatures reach into the upper 80s and lower 90s before storms return later this week.
OH, HEY SUMMER! Temperatures, humidity levels, storm chances all climb this weekSummer heat, humidity and storms gradually build into the region the rest of the week.
WEATHER WHIPLASH! From spring Monday morning to full-fledged summer mid-weekFor many, Wednesday afternoon will be the first time we officially reach 90° this year.
Smoke from Minneapolis riots detected on weather radar Friday morningDual-pol radar technology can often detect smoke from wildfires. This morning, that was detected downwind of the fires in Minneapolis.
Few strong storms possible Friday before a beautiful weekend takes overA cold front brings storms, a drop in humidity and a drop in temperatures over the next few days.
ALMOST DONE! Scattered storms expected the next two days; relief beyondWarm air, humidity and a front to our west will contribute to daily storm chances.
DOWNLOAD THE APP: Rain, flood concern increase Wednesday evening and Wednesday nightThe atmosphere pours salt into the wound, by delivering another round of heavy rain.
ENOUGH ALREADY! Wet, stormy weather returns at times mid to late weekMoisture continues to move in each day, setting off rounds of rain and storms Wednesday night through Saturday.
Where’s May? Cold, wet, breezy weather continues the next two daysSome parts of the area will still see several inches of rain between now and early Friday morning.
Significant amount of rain expected for parts of the area through ThursdaySome parts of our area will see a month to two months worth of rain in just 2-3 days
Download our weather app! Inches of rain, flooding expected this weekA stalled area of low pressure will bring rounds of rain to the region over the next few days
PHOTO GALLERY: Rainbows spotted across the area following Thursday evening’s stormsFollowing spotty storms Thursday evening, rainbows emerged across the area. Thank you for your pictures!
Summer no longer socially distant from our area this weekendTemps reach the 80s for many of us through the weekend, before turning cooler and wetter next week.
Late spring, early summer feel to come just days after freezing our tails off!Warmth, a little dose of humidity and the daily shot of storms return to the forecast
WEATHER HOMESCHOOL: How we became meteorologistsRegular people can do some pretty neat things for work, and we are fortunate enough to do just that.
Flip the switch! One more cooler day Wednesday before temperatures rise upA very summer-like pattern takes shape this weekend
Sweatshirts early this week to tank tops later; Virginia weather in a nutshellWe turn the corner to warmer-than-average weather later this week
Freeze warning Tuesday morning followed by summer-like warmth later this weekWe finally start to turn a corner toward more consistent warm weather later this week
Latest snow on record possible for some of the North Carolina High CountryThe same system that has prompted a Freeze Warning in parts of our area will produce snow in some taller mountains.
May-ry Christmas! Saturday could be cooler than this past Christmas DayNear-record cold settles in at times this Mother's Day weekend
Frost, freeze likely this weekend; what you can do to get aheadIn March, this wouldn't be a big deal. In May, a frost or freeze could be damaging.
One system brings rain, wind and near-record cold to southwest, central VirginiaIt's going to be a while before it actually feels like May around here, but the light at the end of the tunnel is within our sights.
WEATHER HOMESCHOOL Episode 10: How do rainbows form?One of the greatest things we can see in the sky is a rainbow. In this episode of Weather Homeschool, we talk about how they form.
BUNDLE UP, MOM! Record cold possibly by Mother’s Day morningIf you've planted anything, make sure to cover up the garden or bring the plants inside before the weekend.
BAD HAIR DAY: Whipping wind develops Tuesday afternoonWind will gust from about 30 to 45 mph at times Tuesday afternoon
Lyrid meteor shower set to peak midweekIt's not going to be a stunning display, but it serves as a good early morning distraction right now
Tracking multiple rounds of rain and wind throughout the weekWe'll be in between bouts with rain and wind for much of the week ahead
Family photos found more than 100 miles away following Deep South tornadoIn one instance, the photo traveled the same distance as Bristol, VA to Natural Bridge
Mississippi tornado becomes third-widest on record, according to the National Weather ServiceThe EF-4 tornado was more than two miles wide at one point
Boulder, Colorado breaks more-than-century old snow recordSince October, Boulder has seen more than 12 feet of snow
