The Weekly Update: Mostly cloudy with a chance of sun and rain in the Tri-Cities
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.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of sun and rain: Mixed week in store for the Tri-Cities
Expect hot, humid days in the Tri-Cities this week, with partly cloudy weather with a chance of rain on most days and a hot, sunny Thursday. The week's highs will mostly be in the high 80s and low 90s in the afternoons and reach average 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: Windy, hot and partly sunny with a chance of rain
High: 87° (3-4 p.m., feels like 86° due to wind)
Low: 67° (4-5 a.m., feels like 66° due to wind)
Humidity: 76 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 10 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Tuesday
Conditions: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
High: 85° (3-4 p.m., feels like 85°)
Low: 69° (4-5 a.m., feels like 69°)
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 9 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Wednesday
Conditions: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain
High: 92° (3-4 p.m., feels like 96° due to humidity)
Low: 73° (4-5 a.m., feels like 74° due to humidity)
Humidity: 80 percent
UV Index: High of 8 (considered very high), 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 21 mph.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Thursday
Conditions: Sunny day and partly cloudy night
High: 93° (3-4 p.m., feels like 97° due to humidity)
Low: 72° (4-5 a.m., feels like 74° due to humidity)
Humidity: 78 percent
UV Index: High of 8 (considered very high), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wind: Wind speeds will be 2 to 5 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph.
Thursday: Sunny.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy.
Friday
Conditions: Mostly sunny with a chance of rain
High: 94° (3-4 p.m., feels like 97° due to humidity)
Low: 74° (4-5 a.m., feels like 76° due to humidity)
Humidity: 76 percent
UV Index: High of 8 (considered high), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wind: Wind speeds will be 3 to 6 mph, with gusts up to 14 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Friday night: Partly 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
