NORFOLK, Va. — It's been a hot June across Hampton Roads and it looks like the last few days of the month will continue the trend. We're focusing on the latter half of the upcoming weekend for another round of excessively hot temperatures and oppressive humidity.
Sunday's high temperatures are expected to warm into the mid-90s, this alone will not be record-challenging heat. However, the impacts will come from the combination of dew points in the low-mid 70s and air temperatures in the mid-90s. "Feels Like" temperatures Sunday afternoon could approach heat advisory criteria (105° for 3 consecutive hours).
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the area from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday evening.
11 p.m. — Severe Thunderstorm Watch Expires
The severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service Wakefield has expired for Hampton Road.
8:15 p.m. — Hampton Roads under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Hampton Roads until 11 p.m.
4:15 p.m. — Part of Hampton Roads under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service (NWS) Wakefield issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake. It is in effect until 5 p.m.
3:20 p.m. — More Virginia, North Carolina counties under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Hampton Roads and several counties, including Accomack, Isle of Wight and James City County.
The watch extends to nine North Carolina counties: Bertie, Camden, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank and Perquimans.
The watch is in effect until 11 p.m.
2:20 p.m. — Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for part of Newport News and several counties
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Gloucester, York and James City counties and northern Newport News. It is in effect until 3:15 p.m.
The NWS warns strong wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny size hail are possible.
The risk for heat-related illnesses grows in these types of conditions so extra precautions may be necessary if you plan to spend extended periods of time outdoors this weekend. It's the season for festivals and beach trips, pay attention to your body, stay hydrated, seek shade and air conditioning when possible.
Heading into Sunday afternoon, we will see a cold front push through that has the opportunity to bring us some strong to even severe storms. Once the cold front comes through, temperatures will drop significantly as we head into Monday.
We are under a level two risk out of five for Sunday evening and the biggest threat with these storms will be strong winds and the possibility for some hail.
The storms will start around 4:00 in the afternoon, pushing westward and lasting until about midnight. There is a chance a few showers and storms will pop up overnight but for Monday morning things are looking clear.
