Voters in Virginia heading to the polls on Tuesday may want to take an umbrella, as isolated thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening.
The day is expected to start with showers, drizzle, and patchy fog, leading into a warm and humid afternoon. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the highest chance of rain between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., potentially impacting voter turnout.
“We may see a bit of sunshine during the afternoon, but that could spark additional showers and thunderstorms into the evening,” said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to last through Thursday.
Weather Forecast:
Tuesday:
Cloudy becoming partly sunny.
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible, mainly from 4–9 p.m.
Highs between 78–84°F.
Southeast wind around 10 mph.
It will feel warmer due to humidity. The area is under a Level 1 of 5 risk for storms that could bring damaging winds, hail, and isolated flooding.
Tuesday Night:
Showers and storms taper off.
Patchy fog develops.
Lows between 70–75°F.
Light winds.
Conditions remain warm and humid overnight.
Wednesday:
Hot and muggy with highs of 88–92°F and heat index values reaching 90–95°F.
Slight chance of isolated afternoon and evening storms.
Southwest wind at 5–10 mph.
The D.C. Metro remains under a Level 1 risk for storms that could produce damaging winds and localized flooding.
Thursday (Storm Alert Day):
Partly sunny, hot, and humid with highs between 89–94°F and a heat index nearing 97°F.
Afternoon storms possible as a cold front moves through, bringing a chance of severe weather.
Friday:
Mostly sunny with lower humidity.
Highs of 85–88°F and west winds at 5–10 mph.
