First Alert Forecast: Warm and humid Thursday with a few showers

First Alert Forecast: Warm and humid Thursday with a few showers

Rain likely tonight/tomorrow

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Unseasonable warmth continues with a few showers today then heavier rain at times Friday

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with hit or miss, quick passing showers possible at any point during the day. We’ll have plenty of rain-free time. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. (Rain Chance: 30%)

Friday: Forecast trending drier the closer you are to the mountains. Cloudy with rain likely in the morning, for RVA and areas south and east of the city. Rain could be heavy, a rumble of thunder possible. (Rain Chance: 80%)

Closer to the mountains 0 to 1/4″ of rain possible. Petersburg to Emporia up through the Northern Neck could get around 1″-2″+. RVA is on the border, somewhere around 1″ is most likely, but could be closer to 1/2″.

Rain tapers and ends from west to east in the afternoon along with decreasing clouds and slower dropping temperatures. Should be dry for Friday evening plans! Starting out in the upper 60s, with temperatures sliding into the mid to low 60s in the afternoon.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Lows around 50°, highs in the mid 60s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Lows in the upper 30s,...