Air quality alert upgraded to Code Purple due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Air quality alerts are in effect.

Canadian wildfire smoke will be more concentrated on Friday. The air quality forecast is Code Purple — which means active children and adults should limit or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities. People unusually sensitive to air pollution, especially those with heart or lung disease (including asthma), should avoid strenuous outdoor activities. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick-relief medicine handy.

Highs Friday will be in the lower 90s, and it will be a little less humid. The heat index will be in the 90s for the most part, but a few spots may inch above 100°. An isolated storm is possible across southern and western Virginia.

It will be muggy this weekend with scattered storms possible both days. Storms will have heavy rainfall, and some could be strong to severe with high gusts. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s Saturday, and the lower 90s Sunday.

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