WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): You may have noticed a dense, persistent fog across the region this morning. While the National Weather Service has not issued a Dense Fog Advisory for our area, caution should be taken if you are traveling. Drive slowly and use your low beams as you drive through the dense fog. Around 10 AM this morning, fog will dissipate and reveal partly sunny skies through the region.
After the fog dissipates, conditions will remain partly sunny for most of the day. There is a low-end chance for an isolated shower or two caused by convection, but any rain will be lighter. Most areas will remain dry, and this trend will only increase as we head through the week. Meteorologist Christian Boteler has the latest forecast:
Temperatures will increase into the upper 80s tomorrow afternoon. Skies will remain mostly sunny, and little in the way of relief is expected. The developing heat dome will move towards the eastern states on Wednesday, resulting in hotter weather for our region. Most of our viewing area will break the 90-degree mark by Wednesday afternoon, kicking off the first heat wave of the season. Humidity will allow heat indices to reach even higher values, typically ranging from 90 to 95 degrees.
The worst day of temperatures will likely occur on Thursday. Temperatures will reach into the mid-90s by Thursday afternoon. Our forecasted high is 94 degrees, but lower lying communities may reach past that value. Heat Indices will also be brutal, with most peaking around 95 degrees. Indices in our lower lying communities may even close in on the 100-degree mark during the late afternoon. As a result, the NWS Heat Risk map shows “major” (red) to “extreme” (purple) risks. These risks indicate the need for sensitive groups to stay inside, staying hydrated, and notes a lack of overnight relief.
The heat will continue on Friday as the hot air remains, but the high-pressure system will weaken slightly. This will give the region a chance at some fleeting, isolated showers starting Friday afternoon. There is not major disturbance heading into the region on Friday or during the weekend, but hot and humid conditions could drive isolated activity. This weekend is a big one, as we are celebrating the country’s 250th birthday.
Rain chances are hovering between 30 and 40 percent, with the higher chances coming up on Sunday. Rain in the evening or overnight hours on the 4th could affect fireworks and other events. Make sure to keep an eye on news from event organizers and stay tuned with us through the week. Here’s the 7-Day Forecast:
