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Virginia: Tornado, hail possible on Thursday; heat wave arrives next week

Crystal Graham
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Severe weather is possible Thursday with the potential for high winds and a possible tornado in Virginia, according to AccuWeather.

The severe weather potential alert for the region runs from 1 p.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. on Friday.

Severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, heavy rain, hail, lightning and localized tornados. Wind speeds may exceed 65 miles per hour.

AccuWeather recommends monitoring conditions for severe weather.

The storms will be in advance of the highest temperatures of the year which will include 90-degree days next week. Temperatures are expected to be five to fifteen degrees above average with little relief at night. Some areas may see temperatures in the triple digits.

“From June 23-25, dangerous heat will focus on the Northeast region with widespread highs in the 90s and some areas approaching or exceeding 100 F, resulting in a surge in energy demands and the need to limit exposure to the extreme conditions,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus said.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.