A drier end to the week ahead of Saturday’s backdoor front

Minimal shower chances through Friday
Warmer temperatures return for the end of the week
Few showers/storms possible later Saturday

REST OF TODAY

The low pressure continues to hover near the North Carolina coast, but it is losing it’s grip on our region meaning we are seeing drier air and decreasing clouds. Areas towards the east are seeing sunshine working in while areas west of the parkway are still holding onto some clouds, but we are remaining rain-free.

Tonight we should stay dry with a few clouds building in. Overnight lows will be in the 50s.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Weak high pressure will continue to build in for the rest of the week, keeping most of us dry for Thursday and Friday. Highs Thursday will be in the 70s for most with a few low 80s. Keep in mind, even with clouds funneling back in from time-to-time, the UV index will still be high! Typical burn time will be around 15-25 minutes.

Friday will feature highs in the 80s with mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows both of these nights will be in the 50s and low 60s.

UV Index will be considered high for the next several days. — UV Index will be considered high for the next several days.(WDBJ7)

WEEKEND DETAILS

Low-end rain chances return for late Saturday and early Sunday thanks to another cold front moving in from north to south.

Saturday begins sunny which helps warm us into the low/mid 80s. By the afternoon, clouds enter followed by a few showers and storms late in the afternoon and evening.

COVERAGE: Isolated to scattered showers and storms

TIMING: Late afternoon and evening and into early Sunday morning. Check back for more specific times!

SEVERE RISK: A few storms are possible but any severe storm would be isolated

A late-day cold front may bring some showers and storms late Saturday afternoon/evening. — A late-day cold front may bring some showers and storms late Saturday afternoon/evening.(WDBJ7)

THE TROPICS

The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1st and typical tropical development happens in the Gulf and near the Atlantic coast for the month of June.

The hurricane season starts on Thursday and these are common locations for development. — The hurricane season starts on Thursday and these are common locations for development.(WDBJ Weather)

The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico. This has a 20% chance of development in the next 7 days. At this time a few long term models bring some rain from this system early next week, but there is still a lot of uncertainty thanks to this system being so disorganized right now.

Tropical outlook for the next 5 days. — Tropical outlook for the next 5 days.(WDBJ Weather)

SLIGHT CHANCE OF SCIENCE PODCAST

A new episode of Slight Chance of Science is out! Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell tags along with Ferrum College researchers at Smith Mountain Lake and dives into the process of how they gather data to ensure our water is safe for swimming and other recreation. Listen below or click here to subscribe and be the first to hear new episodes.

Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell tags along with Ferrum College at Smith Mountain Lake chatting... — Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell tags along with Ferrum College at Smith Mountain Lake chatting about the process of how to gather the data to ensure our water is safe for our communities.(WDBJ7)

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