WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): This morning is a few degrees cooler than the last few days, which is a nice treat during the summer. Conditions are still foggy and humid through the morning commute, so you will want to take it slow on the roads until the fog dissipates around 10 AM. However, these cooler temperatures will be short-lived. High pressure will develop and settle in the region, allowing temperatures to warm up while conditions stay dry.
This afternoon, temperatures will end up in the mid-80s. While this is not the worst of this week’s temperatures, precautions should be taken by anyone staying outside for an extended period. Water, sun protection, and shade will all be helpful to beat the heat. Late this afternoon, heat indices may reach close to 90 degrees due to the humidity remaining within the region. Conditions will get better overnight as lows remain in the lower to mid-60s. Meteorologist Christian Boteler has the latest forecast here:
Wednesday and Thursday will continue the dry streak. High pressure will remain in the area, not allowing much cloud cover to develop while temperatures only get hotter. Most of our community will reach the upper 80s tomorrow while a few low-lying areas could reach 90 degrees. Thursday will be the peak of this hot streak as temperatures will range between 87 and 91 degrees depending on elevation. Heat indices will also end up in the low to mid-90s, making things feel even worse during the afternoon. These higher temperatures will elevate the risk of heat related illness, especially in the elderly and those sensitive to the heat.
Conditions are not as dangerous as what we saw at the beginning of the month, but even these temperatures can cause harm to those who are out in it for too long. If you need to stay outside for extended periods, make sure to take all precautions. Plenty of water, sun protection, and shade are needed during the second half of the week. Take frequent breaks and listen to your body if something feels off. If symptoms of heat stroke show up, call 911 immediately. These hotter temperatures will continue on Friday, but Thursday is the peak of this sweltering pattern.
While temperatures will remain hot on Friday, the high-pressure system will begin to weaken. This weakening will allow instability, which will pair well with the low-pressure system hanging out in the northeast this weekend. Storms may start as early as Friday night, but will become more widespread for both Saturday and Sunday. There will likely be multiple rounds of showers and storms as low pressure remains in the northeast through the weekend. The low-pressure system will slink away early next week, but scattered showers and storms likely linger for the start of next week.
These stretches of hot and drier weather usually end with strong thunderstorms in our area. This was observed during the first weekend of the month. Once again, heavy rain and storms carrying damaging winds are a possibility this weekend. The heavy rain may bring the danger of flash flooding back to the region this weekend, especially in areas that receive repeat downpours. You will want to prepare for indoor plans this weekend and stay aware of the situation as the week continues. Here’s the 7-Day Forecast:
