WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The morning commute will feature warmer temperatures and patchy fog in the usual places. Fog will not be as widespread, which is good news. The fog will dissipate around 10 AM, revealing mostly sunny skies. Conditions will remain dry through the day as high pressure remains close to the region. Stormy activity will be to the northeast and chances for a stray storm in our area are very low.
Temperatures will reach the lower 90s this afternoon. Anyone headed outside for an extended period should take precautions through the day. Drink plenty of water, use sun protection, and take breaks when necessary. If something feels off, head inside and take a break before continuing your day. The humidity will be higher as well, making things feel even hotter. A Heat Advisory has not been issued for our area, but there have been alerts issued outside of the region to our west and north. Meteorologist Christian Boteler has the latest details:
The hot conditions will remain through tomorrow. Temperatures reach into the lower 90s in the afternoon once again, but high pressure will begin to retrograde through the day. As a result, stormy weather has a chance to return tomorrow evening. A cold front will begin its approach from the northwest, which is the catalyst for isolated storms within our region. Any storms that form Thursday evening have the potential to become strong due to the energy available in the atmosphere. If a storm or two reaches severe criteria, damaging winds are the main concern.
Storms begin on Thursday, but the severe weather risk increases on Friday. The cold front will pass through during the day, bringing scattered thunderstorms into the region. With the amount of available energy in the atmosphere, a few storms will reach severe criteria in the afternoon and evening. Damaging winds are the main concern while minor flooding and hail are also in play. Tornadic activity is not likely as wind shear remains relatively tame. The strongest storms will push through the region by Friday evening, but the threat does not completely leave the region overnight.
Labor Day weekend will be a mixed bag. The cold front passes through Friday, but it will leave behind some scattered thunderstorms on Saturday. Storms should remain a bit weaker, although a strong storm or two cannot be ruled out. Sunday’s rain chances fall further, but isolated storms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Drier conditions finally return on Labor Day, making Monday the best day for outdoor plans. Along with decreasing rain chances, temperatures will fall as well. We will return to the lower 80s on Saturday, eventually falling to 80 degrees exactly on Labor Day. Here’s the 7-Day Forecast:
