Wakefield, VA – Virginia residents should brace for the first significant heat spike of Meteorological Summer, as temperatures climb steadily into the upper 80s and low 90s by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, highs will rise from the mid-70s Monday to near 90°F by the end of the week. Lows will also trend upward, jumping from the upper 40s Monday night to around 70°F by Friday morning. Sunny skies will dominate, with a brief appearance of clouds possible Thursday.
The heat will be felt across central and eastern Virginia, including Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg, and Emporia. Outdoor workers and vulnerable groups are urged to hydrate, wear light clothing, and limit strenuous activity during peak afternoon hours. Local cooling centers may open if temperatures continue trending upward.
This warmup marks a sharp contrast from the seasonally cool weekend and serves as a reminder that summer conditions are setting in quickly. Residents are encouraged to service air conditioning units and avoid leaving children or pets in parked vehicles.
The warming trend is expected to persist into the weekend, with more updates likely as humidity levels increase.
