The Heat Is On...

Sizzling heat and humidity is expected over the region for many days to come. Afternoon temperatures will be well up into the 90s, flirting with 100 degrees. The heat index (how it feels when you combine the temperature and humidity) will likely reach between 105 and 110 degrees. Overnight lows will be in the steamy 70s. Take it easy, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and stay in air conditioning as much as possible. Avoid strenuous activities.

Here are the record temperatures on record for Richmond the next several days:
Friday 6/6---96 degrees, set in 1952
Saturday 6/7---99 degrees, set in 1984
Sunday 6/8---99 degrees, set in 1899
Monday 6/9---98 degrees, set in 1999
Tuesday 6/10---98 degrees, set in 1964

Today was the 2nd consecutive day with temperatures above 90. Many thanks to the folks at the National Weather Service in Wakefield for these interesting facts regarding extreme heat in June:

For Richmond:

Last time in June with 7 consecutive days of 90+ was 6/20-26, 1997
Last time in June with 4 consecutive days of 95+ was 6/27-30, 1959
Last time in June with 3 consecutive days of 95+ was 6/26-28, 2007
Last June day that the high temperature was 100 degrees or higher was June 16, 1991
The earliest 100 degrees or higher day was May 28, 1941
For June, the earliest day of 100 degrees or higher was June 12th, 1914

For Norfolk:

The last time in June with 7 consecutive days of 90+ was 6/22-28, 1911
The last time on consecutive days in June that high temperatures were 95+ was 6/5-6, 2002.
The last June day to have a high temperature of 100 degrees or higher was June 29, 1980
The earliest 100 degrees or higher day was May 31, 1991
For June, the earliest day of 100 degrees or higher was June 9, 1874