Almost record heat with some showers possible

Highs will rise 10-20° above average on Thursday
Few showers possible
50/50 weekend ahead

THURSDAY

A cold front will move across the region on Thursday. A few showers remain possible, especially east of the Blue Ridge.

Otherwise, Thursday will see near-record highs under a mix of sun and clouds.

Today some sunny spells with possibly some showers.(WDBJ7)

Here’s a look at the record highs for November 7.

Predicted highs and record highs.(WDBJ7)

FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND

High pressure will briefly return to the region on Friday and Saturday. High temperatures Friday will rise into the 60s and 70s under a mix of sun and clouds. Saturday will be about 10° cooler under mostly sunny skies.

We'll see cooler weather arrive on Saturday. — We’ll see cooler weather arrive on Saturday.(WDBJ Weather)

Scattered shower chances return on Sunday ahead of our next cold front. Shower chances will continue on Monday through Veterans Day.

Our next cold front approaches the region on Sunday.(WDBJ weather)

REMAIN WARMER THAN AVERAGE

Temperatures will remain above average for the next seven days.

The maximums will remain above average in the coming week.(WDBJ weather)

Lows will remain above average for the next week.(WDBJ Weather)

THE TROPICS FOLLOW

Hurricane Rafael is now moving into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Rafael made landfall in western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The latest forecast track keeps the system in open Gulf waters until early next week.

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND

REMAIN WARMER THAN AVERAGE

THE TROPICS FOLLOW

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