Virginia Weather Forecast: Heat Wave Moves Into Week

Even the threat of afternoon storms isn't enough to get us out of the dangerous high temperatures as we head into the week.

The heat index, or "feels like" temperatures won't reach 110 degrees, but we'll still see a dangerous 100-degree heat index on Monday and similar temps Tuesday.

The best chance for storms will be after noon on Tuesday. The skies will clear by Thursday and temperatures will settle back in the high 80s.

Here's the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.