Hurricane Beryl Remnants To Bring Storms To NoVA, DC: NWS Forecast

VIRGINIA — Remnants of tropical cyclone Beryl, which dumped 5 to 10 inches of rain onto the central Texas Gulf Coast on Monday, are triggering severe thunderstorms and flash flood warnings as they make their way eastward, according to the National Weather Service.

While the Ohio Valley, New York state and Vermont will receive the brunt of the wet weather, potentially heavy rains are expected to fall on the Atlantic Coast from Florida to New England, including Virginia, according to the NWS.

Northern West Virginia, central Maryland and Northern Virginia will see the heaviest rain on Thursday, with 2 inches of rainfall possible south of the Baltimore-Washington region, according to the NWS forecast. But the rainfall is not expected to provide much relief to the higher than normal temperatures Virginians have endured over the last week.

"While there is not forecast to be many record high temperatures across the East over the next few days, numerous record high minimum temperatures are likely from the eastern Gulf coast, through the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and into southern New England," according to NWS. "Heat advisories are currently in effect across large portions of the South, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and southern New England with this likely to continue over the next few days."

The Weather Service issued heat advisories from noon to 8 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday for Northern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland. Tuesday will be partly sunny and hot, with a high temperature of 98 and a heat index of 103.

On Wednesday, the sweltering weather is expected to continue, with a high near 96 and a heat index of 105 degrees, according to NWS. With a 50 percent chance of precipitation, showers thunderstorms are possible after 2 p.m. and will continue between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. New rainfall amounts of a quarter and half of an inch are possible.

The following is the seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

• Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
• Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Thursday: 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 sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• Saturday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Saturday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

National Weather Service offered the following guidance for Virginia residents enduring successive heat advisories on Tuesday and Wednesday.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

"Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1."