The 90s originally forecast for Saturday didn't happen, nor will today's (Sunday's) afternoon temperatures in the mid-80s be as hot as thought late last week. Both days were a few degrees below the late June averages. Although the temperature forecast didn't verify, the somewhat cooler conditions were welcome.
What did occur as forecast were storms, which deposited liquid totals from one-third to three-quarters of an inch across Mecklenburg County. That wasn't a lot, but at this point amid the worsening drought any rainfall is welcome. This morning local thermometers began the day recording an interesting series of 68º, 69º, 70º, and 71º respectively at Clarksville, Chase City, Boydton, and South Hill. That's a nice progression!
More showers and storms will roll across the county later today, with a few of those bringing strong winds along with lightning and downpours that could last until after sunset. After morning lows near 70º again, Monday looks to begin somewhat cloudy. However, skies will slowly clear later in the morning. Temperatures tomorrow will top out in the upper 80s.
Then the heat returns with a vengeance. Afternoon highs will climb through the 90s Tuesday and Wednesday into the triple digits later this week. NWS Wakefield is describing this oncoming heat wave as the fiercest since 2012. THAT was a hot summer! For emphasis check out this Hazards graphic:
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