Staying warm for our Valentine’s Day

February will continue to bring warmer than normal conditions
Late-week rain may bring flood risk
Brief seasonal cool down to start the weekend

LOVE & WARMTH ARE IN THE AIR

Mother nature has her heart set out on spring-like warmth and dry conditions for our Valentine’s Day. Clouds will start to increase throughout the rest of our day, but don’t worry about any rain showers. Thanks to high pressure being around that is keeping us dry and letting our winds remain on the calmer side.

Thinking of having dinner outdoors tonight for Valentine's Day? Temperatures will be mild in... — Thinking of having dinner outdoors tonight for Valentine's Day? Temperatures will be mild in the 50s.(WDBJ7)

Overnight lows will read in the 40s overnight.

WARM TREND CONTINUES

Any thoughts of wintry weather get tossed out the door for this week (and possibly even for the rest of February) as warmer than normal conditions stay parked across the region. Starting Wednesday highs soar into the 60s and low 70s. Low temperatures beginning Thursday morning will be in the 40s and low 50s.

A few isolated showers are possible Wednesday early in the morning for areas near and north of the I-64 corridor, but most will remain dry with mostly cloudy skies throughout the day.

SOAKING RAIN RETURNS THURSDAY-FRIDAY

Our next best chance of rain arrives Thursday into Friday. — Our next best chance of rain arrives Thursday into Friday.(WDBJ Weather)

Widespread moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall is expected starting Thursday and will continue into Friday morning before tapering off Friday afternoon. Localized flooding will be possible as a result of an additional .75 to 2″ of rain is expected to fall.

Thursday and Friday's rainfall totals will be near 1-2 inches for most. — Thursday and Friday's rainfall totals will be near 1-2 inches for most.(WDBJ7)

We’ll need to keep an eye on the creeks and streams as we may notice rises due to our recent wet stretch. The already saturated ground has a harder time absorbing the excessive water and it tends to runoff.

Windy conditions are on tap for Friday with gusts reaching 20-40+MPH. As drier conditions return Friday afternoon, colder air will follow. Overnight lows for Friday will be in the 20s for most!

“COOLER” START TO THE WEEKEND

The late-week soaking will also deliver some cooler weather to start the weekend. However, it actually just takes us back to the low 50s, where we should be for mid-February! Increasing sun is expected for Saturday as high pressure regains control. Sunday we are dry with highs rebounding back into the 50s and low 60s.

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Slight Chance of Science has another podcast episode out! This one talks about how weather... — Slight Chance of Science has another podcast episode out! This one talks about how weather plays a role on K9's abilities.(WDBJ7)

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