Myles Henderson – The Virginian-Pilot https://www.pilotonline.com The Virginian-Pilot: Your source for Virginia breaking news, sports, business, entertainment, weather and traffic Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:56:49 +0000 en-US hourly 30 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/POfavicon.png?w=32 Myles Henderson – The Virginian-Pilot https://www.pilotonline.com 32 32 219665222 Today’s weather: Heat index in triple digits, partly cloudy skies with ‘pop-up’ shower possible https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/31/todays-weather-heat-index-in-triple-digits-partly-cloudy-skies-with-pop-up-shower-possible/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:37:06 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7275789 It’s feeling like the triple digits again. We’re in a typical summer stretch with several chances for scattered showers and storms.

Highs will climb to the low 90s today with an afternoon heat index in the triple digits. Expect partly cloudy skies with a “pop-up” shower or storm possible.

Highs will reach the mid 90s for the end of the work week with afternoon heat index values in the triple digits. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers and storms possible each day. Some storms could be strong to severe.

This “summer-like” stretch will continue for the weekend with heat, humidity, and scattered storms. Highs will dip back into the upper 80s to start next week.

  • Today: Partly Cloudy, Isolated Storms. Highs in the low 90s. Winds: SW 5-10
  • Tonight: Partly Cloudy, Isolated Storms. Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: SW 5-10
  • Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Storms. Highs in the mid 90s. Winds: SW 5-10

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Tropical update

We’re watching a large tropical wave located a couple of hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles. Environmental conditions are forecast to gradually become more conducive for development while the system moves generally WNW over the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. A tropical depression could form late this week or over the weekend while the system is in the vicinity of the Greater Antilles, Bahamas, or near Florida.

  • Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (0%)
  • Formation chance through 7 days: Medium (60%)

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Weather & Health

  • Pollen: Medium (Grasses)
  • UV Index: 9 (Very High)
  • Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme
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7275789 2024-07-31T07:37:06+00:00 2024-07-31T07:56:49+00:00
Today’s weather: That summer heat is back, and so are humidity and storms https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/30/todays-weather-that-summer-heat-is-back-and-so-are-humidity-and-storms/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:07:52 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7274247 We’re building heat and humidity again this week. A typical summer stretch with several chances for scattered showers and storms.

It’ll be mostly cloudy Tuesday morning with scattered showers. Expect partly cloudy skies this afternoon with a lower rain chance. Scattered storms will fire up late in the afternoon to evening. Highs will return to the upper 80s today with humidity building.

Highs will climb to the low 90s on Wednesday with an afternoon heat index in the triple digits. Expect partly cloudy skies with a “pop-up” shower or storm possible.

Highs will climb to the mid 90s for the end of the work week with afternoon heat index values in the triple digits. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers and storms possible each day. This “summer-like” stretch will continue into the weekend with heat, humidity, and scattered storms.

  • Today: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: S 5-15
  • Tonight: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Storms. Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: SW 5-10
  • Wednesday: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Storms. Highs in the low 90s. Winds: SW 5-10

Tropical Update

Watching a large tropical wave centered several hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. Environmental conditions are forecast to become more conducive for development over the warmer waters of the southwestern Atlantic Ocean during the next day or two A tropical depression could form late this week while the system is in the vicinity of the Greater Antilles or the Bahamas.

  • Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (0%)
  • Formation chance through 7 days: Medium (60%)

Weather & Health

  • Pollen: Low-Mod (Grasses)
  • UV Index: 9 (Very High)
  • Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme
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7274247 2024-07-30T08:07:52+00:00 2024-07-30T08:28:12+00:00
Today’s weather: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, highs in upper 80s https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/29/todays-weather-mostly-sunny-to-partly-cloudy-skies-highs-in-upper-80s/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:15:42 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7273094 There will be building heat and humidity again this week. It’ll be a typical summer stretch with several chances for scattered showers and storms.

Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today with highs in the upper 80s, near normal for this time of year. Humidity will be okay today but climbing for the rest of the week.

It will be partly cloudy tomorrow with scattered showers and storms possible. Highs will return to the upper 80s with more humidity.

Highs will climb to the 90s for the end of the work week with afternoon heat index values in the triple digits. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers and storms possible each day. This “summer-like” stretch will continue into the weekend.

  • Today: Mostly Sunny to Partly Cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: SW 5-15
  • Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the low 70s. Winds: SW 5-10
  • Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: S 5-15

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Tropical update

We’re watching an area of disturbed weather over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean. Environmental conditions are forecast to become conducive for development and a tropical depression could form mid to late week while the system is near the northern Leeward Islands, Greater Antilles, or the southeastern Bahamas.

  • Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (0%)
  • Formation chance through 7 days: Medium (50%)

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Weather & Health

  • Pollen: Moderate (Grasses)
  • UV Index: 9 (Very High)
  • Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme
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7273094 2024-07-29T07:15:42+00:00 2024-07-29T07:23:10+00:00
Today’s weather: More sunshine, less humidity https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/26/todays-weather-more-sunshine-less-humidity/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:26:44 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7270128 We can expect this weekend to be dry, cooler and less humid before a return to typical summer weather next week.

Today will be a transition day as a cold front continues to slide southeast across the region. We will see a mix of clouds with leftover showers. Expect more sunshine to the north and a bigger rain chance to the south. Highs will only reach the low 80s today.

Get ready for a very nice weekend! Highs will settle in the mid 80s (a few degrees below normal for this time of year) with a dip in humidity. Look for partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies on Saturday and lots of sunshine on Sunday.

The heat and humidity will return next week. Highs will climb to the upper 80s and low 90s with more humidity by midweek. Monday and Tuesday look dry but scattered showers and storms return for the second half of the week.

Today: Mix of Clouds, Leftover Showers. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: N/E 5-15
Tonight: Mix of Clouds. Lows in the low 70s. Winds: E 5-10
Tomorrow: Clearing Skies. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: NE 5-15

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Tropical Update

No tropical activity at this time

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Weather & Health

Pollen: Low (Grasses)
UV Index: 5 (Moderate)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Extreme

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7270128 2024-07-26T07:26:44+00:00 2024-07-26T07:34:13+00:00
Today’s weather: Another day of showers, storms and a flooding threat https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/25/todays-weather-another-day-of-showers-storms-and-a-flooding-threat/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:23:01 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7268597 Showers, storms, and a flooding risk today. Drying out, cooler, and less humid this weekend.

Expect mostly cloudy skies today with more showers and storms throughout the day. Strong to severe storms are possible and rain will be heavy at times, leading to localized flooding. Highs will only reach the low 80s today, but it will still be humid.

A cold front is set to move through on Friday, helping to reset our weather pattern. Scattered showers/storms are possible Friday with more sunshine starting to mix in. Highs will remain in the low 80s.

Get ready for a very nice weekend! Highs will settle in the mid 80s (a few degrees below normal for this time of year) with a dip in humidity. Look for partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies on Saturday and lots of sunshine on Sunday.

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Today: Mostly Cloudy, Showers & Storms. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: SW 5-10
Tonight: Scattered Storms. Lows in the low 70s. Winds: SW 5-10
Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Showers. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: N/E 5-10

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Tropical Update

No tropical activity at this time

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Weather & Health

Pollen: Low (Grasses)
UV Index: 1 (Low)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Extreme

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7268597 2024-07-25T07:23:01+00:00 2024-07-25T07:31:14+00:00
Today’s weather: Partly cloudy skies in the morning, showers and storms in afternoon https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/23/todays-weather-partly-cloudy-skies-in-the-morning-showers-and-storms-in-afternoon/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:14:48 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7265705 Expect building heat and humidity today. There are more chances for showers and storms through the work week.

It will be warming to near 90 today with an afternoon heat index near 100. Expect partly cloudy skies this morning to midday with clouds, showers, and storms building this afternoon to evening.

It will be a very similar day on Wednesday. Highs will be near 90 with a heat index near 100. There will be a mix of clouds with showers and storms building in the afternoon to evening.

Expect mostly cloudy skies on Thursday with a bigger chance for showers and storms throughout the day. Highs will drop to the mid 80s, but it will still be humid.

A cold front is set to move through on Friday, helping to reset our weather pattern. Rain chances will drop for the weekend, with more sunshine. Highs will settle in the low to mid 80s with a dip in humidity behind the front.

 

  • Today: Mix of Clouds, PM Storms. Highs near 90. Winds: SW 5-10
  • Tonight: Scattered Storms. Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: SW 5-10
  • Tomorrow: Mix of Clouds, PM Storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: SW 5-15

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Tropical update

There is no tropical activity at this time.

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Weather & Health

  • Pollen: Low-Medium (Grasses)
  • UV Index: 8 (High)
  • Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme
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7265705 2024-07-23T07:14:48+00:00 2024-07-23T07:32:50+00:00
Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy skies, showers and storms throughout day https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/22/todays-weather-mostly-cloudy-skies-showers-and-storms-throughout-day/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:42:56 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7264670 There are several chances for showers and storms this week. It won’t be as hot, but it will still be very humid.

Expect mostly cloudy skies with showers and storms throughout the day. Rain will be heavy at times with a risk for flooding and a threat for severe storms. Highs will only reach the mid 80s today, but it will be humid.

Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and storms through the work week as a stationary front lingers over the Mid-Atlantic. Highs will warm to the upper 80s with a heat index near 100 for Tuesday and Wednesday.

A cold front is set to move through Friday to Saturday, helping to reset our weather pattern. Rain chances will decrease, and we should see more sunshine mix in for the weekend. Highs will settle in the mid 80s with a dip in humidity behind the front.

  • Today: Showers & Storms. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: S 5-10
  • Tonight: Showers & Storms. Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: S 5-10
  • Tomorrow: Scattered Storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: SW 5-10

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Tropical update

There is no tropical activity at this time.

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Weather & Health

  • Pollen: Low (Grasses)
  • UV Index: 2 (Low)
  • Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme
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7264670 2024-07-22T08:42:56+00:00 2024-07-22T09:03:11+00:00
Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers throughout the day https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/11/todays-weather-mostly-cloudy-skies-with-scattered-showers-throughout-the-day/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:48:48 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7251515 Meteorologists are expecting several chances for showers and storms to end the work week. There will be another wave of extreme heat next week.

A cold front will move in and stall out over the Mid-Atlantic Thursday, keeping us in a pattern of unsettled weather. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and storms throughout the day. Highs will drop to the mid 80s but it will still be muggy.

A mix of clouds with showers and storms will continue for Friday and Saturday as the stationary front lingers over the region. Rain could be heavy at times and localized flooding is possible. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 80s and the humidity will remain high.
Rain chances will drop for Sunday, but the temperature will rise. Highs will climb back to the low 90s with an afternoon heat index in the triple digits.

More sunshine is expected to start next week with highs in the mid to upper 90s and afternoon heat index values near 110.

  • Today: Showers & Storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: W/N/E 5-10
  • Tonight: Showers & Storms. Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: S 5-10
  • Tomorrow: Showers & Storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: S 10-15

Tropical update

No tropical activity at this time

Weather & health

  • Pollen: Low (Grasses)
  • UV Index: 5 (Moderate)
  • Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme
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7251515 2024-07-11T07:48:48+00:00 2024-07-11T08:19:06+00:00
Today’s weather: Hampton Roads under heat advisory https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/10/todays-weather-hampton-roads-under-heat-advisory/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:19:10 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7250262 Expect another day of extreme heat and humidity. There will be several chances for showers and storms to end the work week.

It will be hot and humid again today with highs in the mid 90s and an afternoon heat index to 105+. A heat advisory is in effect for most of the area from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Expect partly cloudy skies today with an isolated shower or storm possible.

A cold front will build in on Thursday and stall out over the Mid-Atlantic, keeping us in a pattern of unsettled weather. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies tomorrow with scattered showers and storms throughout the day. Highs will drop to the upper 80s but it will still be muggy.

A mix of clouds with showers and storms will continue for Friday and Saturday. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 80s, but it will feel more like the upper 90s with the humidity.

Rain chances will drop for Sunday and early next week, but the temperature will rise. Highs will climb back to the 90s with an afternoon heat index in the triple digits.

  • Today: Partly Cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s. Winds: S 10-20
  • Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Winds: S 10-15
  • Tomorrow: Showers & Storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: S 5-10

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Tropical update

There’s no tropical activity at this time.

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Weather & Health

  • Pollen: Low-Moderate (Grasses)
  • UV Index: 10 (Extreme)
  • Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme
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7250262 2024-07-10T08:19:10+00:00 2024-07-10T08:21:25+00:00
Today’s weather: Hot and humid again with the potential for afternoon showers https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/07/09/todays-weather-hot-and-humid-again-with-the-potential-for-afternoon-showers/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:24:32 +0000 https://www.pilotonline.com/?p=7248857 Meteorologists say our stretch of 90-degree days continues with several chances for showers and storms this week.

It will be hot and humid again Tuesday with highs in the mid 90s and an afternoon heat index to 105+. Expect partly cloudy skies today with scattered showers and storms developing in the afternoon.

Don’t expect much weather variety this week. Highs will remain in the upper 80s to low 90s all week, near normal for this time of year, and it will remain humid. Each day will see a chance for scattered showers and storms. Rain chances will drop a bit for Wednesday, but will increase for Thursday and Friday.

More of the same is expected for the upcoming weekend. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, afternoon heat index near 100, with scattered showers and storms.

  • Today: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Storms. Highs in the mid 90s. Winds: S 5-10
  • Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Winds: S 5-10
  • Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy, Isolated Storms. Highs in the mid 90s. Winds: S 5-15

Tropical update

Beryl is forecast to become a remnant low today as it tracks generally NE across the south and Midwest.

Weather & health

  • Pollen: Low-Moderate (Grasses)
  • UV Index: 11 (Extreme)
  • Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme
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7248857 2024-07-09T07:24:32+00:00 2024-07-09T07:52:07+00:00