First Alert: Hottest week of the summer so far likely this week in central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Mother nature is going to turn the heat up in a big way across central Virginia this coming week for the last full week of July.

The Climate Prediction Center has highlighted most of the United States in above average temperatures for the next 6-10 days, including Virginia.

Average highs at Richmond International in mid-July are near 90 degrees, so an above average forecast puts RVA squarely in the mid-90s. That’s exactly what NBC12 predicts for several days starting Wednesday and lasting through at least Saturday.

Humidity is not expected to be too excessive late in the week, but it will be humid enough to push our heat index or “feels like temperatures” close to or above 100 degrees.

The accumulation of heat over the course of several days could stress vulnerable populations including the elderly. Later this week will be a good time to check on your neighbors to make sure they are staying cool.

Be sure to download the NBC12 First Alert Weather app to stay updated on the heat!

You can find the app in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

The NBC12 First Alert weather app features updated video forecasts throughout the day, an hour-by-hour forecast, severe weather alerts and much more.

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