- Rain showers/thunderstorms continue into the night
- Occasional rain showers possible WED-THU
- Tropical rain and wind are expected from Helene on Friday
FIRST WARNING: UNRESTFUL PATTERN
The probability of rain showers and thunderstorms will remain overnight. Although the risk of severe thunderstorms is significantly lower, we cannot rule out repeated downpours that could lead to localized Flooding of roads, rivers and areas with poor drainage overnight.
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the areas marked in green, as there may be more frequent rainfall there into the night.
Wednesday: We’ll start the day with clouds and lingering showers, but they’ll become more scattered as the day progresses. Clouds will remain for most of the day with highs around 21 degrees.
THURSDAY
Tropical moisture well ahead of Helene will interact with the mountains and bring waves of rain to the western third of our area. The location along/west of the I-77 corridor could be associated with a a few centimeters of rain on ThursdayIn the east, meanwhile, it remains cloudy with occasional showers.
HELENE RAIN FRIDAY
Helene will likely rapidly strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall near the Big Bend region of Florida late Thursday. The storm will move quickly northward overnight, bringing rain to the Mid-Atlantic well before daylight Friday.
We give you the First warning This Friday will be the most active day in terms of impacts, especially from Friday morning to late Friday afternoon. (Play the video below for an hourly preview).
- Rainfall of 1–3 inches (3–4+ inches along the southern Blue Ridge Mountains)
- Possibility of local flooding of rivers/areas with poor drainage
- Wind gusts may reach 25-40 mph at times (especially NRV)
- Severe weather/tornado risk still uncertain
- Impact on high school football games and Friday events
THE WEEKEND
The remnants of Helene will quickly dissipate early this weekend, but persistent showers and windy weather are still possible on Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures will remain below average as a high pressure system pushes cooler air south into the region, creating cloudy skies.
Drought Update
Here is the latest drought monitor released Thursday morning. The drought has expanded and both sides of the I-81 corridor are now in moderate drought. The south side is also now unusually dry again.
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