Thursday will usher in August with one of the hottest days of the year in Northern Virginia, approaching 100 degrees in some areas.
The GazetteLeader's official weather partner, AccuWeather, has a forecast high of 98, the highest of the week. It cautions about the possibility of dehydration and heatstroke for those out in the elements.
Thursday also brings the possibility of nasty storms as Mother Nature attempts to dissipate all the energy in the atmosphere.
Friday could be nearly as warm, with a high temperature of 96, with more storm changes
See www.gazetteleader.com/weather for the full forecast.