First alarm weather

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Good morning. Heavy rain overnight has caused flooding in areas this morning. We have also received reports of fallen trees. Allow extra time when you go to work or school. We will see lighter showers and fog for the rest of the day. Meanwhile, we are tracking Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall along Florida's Great Curve this evening. Rain and gusty winds from Helene will cover our region all day on Friday, with persistent showers over the weekend. 2″-4″ of rain is possible. Some further flooding will be a concern. We'll keep you updated. For a full forecast, visit 29News.com. I wish you a nice and safe day!

Today: First Warning: possible morning flooding, showers and fog, high temperature: above 70°

Tonight: Showers and fog, low temperature: upper 60s

Friday: First Warning: Periods of rain and gusty winds, highs: mid 70s…lows: low 60s

Saturday: Clouds and sun, showers, high: around 80…low: mid 60s

Sunday: Rain, high: mid 70s…low: low 60s

Monday: Showers, high: around 70…low: around 60

Tuesday: Showers, high: mid 70s…low: upper 50s

Wednesday: Partly sunny, High: below 70…Low: below 50

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