Areas of Dangerous Heat and Heavy Rain with Possible Flooding into this Weekend

Hot temperatures and high humidity are forecast to continue across the mid-Mississippi Valley into this weekend with heat advisories in effect. Heavy to excessive rainfall occurring at times through Sunday could bring areas of flooding to parts of the upper Midwest, central Great Lakes, southern New England and Virginia/North Carolina tidewater region. Read More >

3-Day Forecast 9/18-9/20

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Friday, September 18th, 2026: A slow-moving cold front continues to push through our region today, bringing predominantly dry conditions. However, a few showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out, especially across Central Virginia. Drier conditions are expected on Saturday before chances for showers and thunderstorms return on Sunday.