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    Dangerous heat and chance of storms to follow

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    • Chance of thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday
    • Warming trend through Wednesday
    • Chance of scattered storms remains through the holiday weekend

    MONDAY

    Expect temperatures in the 80s and low to mid 90s with plenty of sunshine. A few scattered showers or storms are possible as a weak disturbance moves through the region, but most communities will remain dry.

    Today it will be mostly sunny, but there may be a shower here and there.
    Today it will be mostly sunny, but there may be a shower here and there.(WDBJ7)

    REST OF THE WORKING WEEK

    Tuesday and Wednesday there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms again. The maximums will continue to rise until mid-week.

    The heat will increase until mid-week.
    The heat will increase until mid-week.(WDBJ Weather)

    Record temperatures are likely to be reached on Wednesday afternoon.

    It will probably be almost record warm on Wednesday afternoon.
    It will probably be almost record warm on Wednesday afternoon.(WDBJ Weather)

    In some places, temperatures will reach 38ºC.

    Expected heat index for Wednesday afternoon.
    Expected heat index for Wednesday afternoon.(WDBJ Weather)

    Temperatures will drop as the chance of rain increases again towards the end of the week.

    LABOR DAY WEEKEND

    Multiple fronts will impact the region beginning Thursday, meaning isolated to scattered storms are back in the forecast. One bit of good news: Highs are expected to cool to the low 80s through Labor Day Monday.

    A mix of sun and clouds, alternating with some showers.
    A mix of sun and clouds, alternating with some showers.(WDBJ7)

    FIRST WARNING: SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN DROUGHT

    The latest Drought Monitor released Thursday morning shows significant improvements over the WDBJ7 coverage area. Notably, the Southside is no longer experiencing drought conditions and the Shenandoah Valley has been downgraded to a Severe Drought.

    Last drought monitor from August 23.
    Last drought monitor from August 23.(WDBJ7)
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