The Weekly Update: Cloudy skies, muggy weather & near-daily showers in Tri-Cities

Allie Pitchon, Petersburg Progress-Index
Updated ·4 min read

Welcome to The Weekly Update Weather Forecast, The Progress-Index's new weekly weather forecast for Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights.

This new weekly briefing will cover the upcoming week's weather for the Tri-City area, so you can keep informed on important weather updates and stay ahead of your plans.

Whether you're organizing an outdoor adventure, a family gathering or simply curious about what to expect, we've got you covered.

Don't put that umbrella away just yet: Hot, humid week in store for the Tri-Cities

Expect hot, humid weather this week, with a high likelihood of rain throughout the week. The week's highs will be in the mid to high 80s in the afternoons and reach avearge nighttime lows of around 72°F.

No A.C.? Check out Hopewell's cooling shelters and Petersburg's comfort station. Both are open throughout the summer to help locals beat the heat. Water will be provided at both during operating hours.

Learn more about tips to stay cool in the heat here.

Monday

  • Conditions: Cloudy with a chance of rain

  • High: 83° (3-4 p.m., feels like 84° due to humidity)

  • Low: 72° (4-5 a.m., feels like 75° due to humidity)

  • Humidity: 88 percent

  • UV Index: High of 5 (considered moderate), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Wind: Wind speeds will be 3 to 7 mph, with gusts up to 17 mph.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high chance of showers before 2 p.m. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Monday night: Mostly cloudy with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5 a.m. and possibly throughout the night. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday

  • Conditions: Cloudy with a chance of rain

  • High: 88° (3-4 p.m., feels like 89° due to humidity)

  • Low: 72° (4-5 a.m., feels like 74° due to humidity)

  • Humidity: 85 percent

  • UV Index: High of 6 (considered high), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Wind: Wind speeds will be 4 to 7 mph, with gusts up to 19 mph.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after throughout the day. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the night. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Wednesday

  • Conditions: Cloudy with a chance of rain

  • High: 88° (3-4 p.m., feels like 90° due to humidity)

  • Low: 73° (4-5 a.m., feels like 75° due to humidity)

  • Humidity: 86 percent

  • UV Index: High of 6 (considered high), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Wind: Wind speeds will be 5 to 7 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Showers and potentially a thunderstorm are likely after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday

  • Conditions: Cloudy with a chance of rain

  • High: 85° (3-4 p.m., feels like 86° due to humidity)

  • Low: 73° (4-5 a.m., feels like 75° due to humidity)

  • Humidity: 88 percent

  • UV Index: High of 5 (considered moderate), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Wind: Wind speeds will be 6 to 8 mph, with gusts up to 19 mph.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers before 11 a.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a high chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday

  • Conditions: Cloudy with a chance of rain

  • High: 84° (3-4 p.m., feels like 86° due to humidity)

  • Low: 70° (4-5 a.m., feels like 73° due to humidity)

  • Humidity: 83 percent

  • UV Index: High of 5 (considered moderate), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Wind: Wind speeds will be 4 to 8 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Check out The Weekend Outlook, published weekly on Friday afternoon, for our weekend forecast review for the Tri-Cities.

This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: The Weekly Update Weather Forecast