Storm Chances Linger In VA As Temps Will Feel Like 105 Degrees

Another round of storms is possible in Northern Virginia on Thursday as oppressive heat and humidity settle over the Baltimore region, according to the latest forecasts.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of the state until 8 p.m. on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-90s, with heat index values likely reaching 105 degrees.

"Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," NWS forecasters said. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors."

While sunny skies are expected for most of the day, isolated pop-up storms are possible Thursday afternoon into the evening, according to The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang.

"Temperatures remain in the 80s through the evening as any stray storms quickly die off," the Capital Weather Gang said. "Overnight lows only slip to the mid- to upper 70s."

Storm chances increase on Friday, especially south of D.C., and could also bring locally heavy downpours, forecasters said.

According to the Capital Weather Gang, a tropical weather pattern settled over the Mid-Atlantic is responsible for the back-to-back days of suffocating humidity and afternoon thunderstorms.

"The onslaught that began in June may not fade until early next week when humidity levels may ease slightly," forecasters wrote. "But, even then, it’s not clear if the change will be sustained."

Here's a look at the detailed NWS forecast for Northern Virginia:

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

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