The hottest temperature so far this year at Richmond International Airport has been 97 degrees, which occurred on July 26. There are indications of a weather pattern change this coming weekend, one that may bring triple-digit temperatures to Central Virginia. In any case, we might tie or beat the hottest temperatures so far this summer in Richmond. This weekend, a strong ridge of high pressure looks like it will develop in the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic.
A setup like this can lead to highs in the upper 90's to around 100 degrees. Here are the record highs to beat at RIC for the weekend into early next week:
August 8: 104 (2007)
August 9: 101 (1930)
August 10: 100 (1900)
August 11: 102 (1900)
The average high for early August in Richmond is 87 degrees.
