Comfortable Conditions Ahead

Real-Time Regional Radar:

This Afternoon – Mostly Sunny; Stray Storm – High 87º / Tonight – Partly Cloudy; Cooler – Low 63º

3pm 87º – 6pm 84º – 9pm 82º – 12am 67º – 3am 64º – 6am 63º

A secondary cold front will continue to work eastward from the Ozarks this afternoon and evening as cooler and drier air filters across the Commonwealth. Afternoon temperatures will remain warm as highs reach the upper 80’s once again under mostly sunny skies.

With the frontal passage expected to occur through the afternoon and evening hours, we’ll hold onto a slight chance for a stray pop-up shower or storm. Otherwise, look for any shower activity to finally come to an end as the aforementioned front departs the region. Overnight lows will be refreshingly cooler as temperatures drop into the lower 60’s.

Thu – Mostly Sunny; Pleasant – High 80º / Thu Night – Partly Cloudy; Cooler – Low 59º

Surface high pressure will dive across the Central Plains bringing much cooler and drier air along with it. This feature arrives just in time for the holiday as plenty of sunshine will be expected. Unseasonably cool temperatures will take over for the next few days as highs struggle to reach the 80 degree mark.

The cooler air mass will really become noticeable Thursday night. Overnight temperatures will dip into the upper 50’s under partly cloudy skies as the surface high pressure continues to usher in cooler air from the northwest. This nice change will sit perfect for many as folks head out to Thunderfest Thursday night. You normally don’t hear this for the first of July, but keep those light jackets handy.

Fri – Mostly Sunny; Gorgeous – High 81º / Fri Night – Mostly Clear; Chilly – Low 58º

The extended relief hangs around through our Independence day as afternoon temperatures stick in the lower 80’s. Plenty of sunshine hangs tough across the area as the high pressure treks over the Ohio Valley Region. Nonetheless, the 4^th of July will be a great day to get out and enjoy and perfect for any outdoor festivities. Enjoy those fireworks and be safe out there!

The forecast ahead will feature mostly sunny skies into the weekend as highs gradually warm back into the mid-upper 80’s by Sunday. By the start of next week, model guidance shows the heat returning with temperatures back in the lower 90’s.

That does it for now, folks. Be sure to stay up to date with all your real time weather info @WxOrNotBG and @WarrenCountyWX on twitter. Have a great evening!