Brandon Butcher

Did you all see the commercial during the USA game during the World Cup. Where are my peeps named "George Washington"? This is a total long shot -- but don't let a free jeep go to someone else! 🤣

The Jeep Wrangler For Washingtons Giveaway George Washington helped the U.S. win against all odds. If the U.S. can do it again this summer, Americans legally named George Washington could get a Jeep® Wrangler.

⚠ FORECAST UPDATE (6/11) - "The Heat Is On" 🎶🎵 ... Hottest day we'll have for the next while. Isolated storms popping will be the only respite from "HEAT ADVISORY" conditions 👇

It will feel like triple-digits out there (something to actually sample and file away for future days when you might be planning a trip and seeing it again in the forecast). Stay hydrated out there, and make trips back into the confines of the A-C 🥵. Given the heat build-up, I'm expecting some towering thunderstorms to develop as well. Not many, but they will likely be loud.

A [not-so]cold front crosses tomorrow. This will again elevate the risk for severe weather and for spot flooding, but at least take the edge off the heat and set the stage for a PRETTY GOOD weekend -- especially Saturday afternoon if you're making plans. For weaklings like me, know that the rainwater falling Friday will make that swimming pool chilly 😬

Another front crosses on Sunday (later in the day). This will actually do the job of sweeping away the high humidity for a little bit, but as a consequence we'll have to respect the possibility of more decent storms coming through (gotta pay for it somehow).

Monday afternoon and Tuesday look to be our most comfortable weather. Taking engagement pictures at the Capitol building? Looks pretty good to me.

The next system is projected to come through Thursday beyond that, but now we're getting into pretty far-out-there territory. Just know the 'usual' will apply, where after a nice stretch of weather the heat and humidity eventually build back up again, either to fuel the next hot stretch or the rise of storms. Fortunately though extreme heat seems to be off the table for a while 🤞

Storms approached the southern coal fields of West Virginia to bring some much needed rain - 📸 Jennifer Lane

⚠ FORECAST UPDATE (6/9) - The air is pretty moisture-rich today, so any thunderstorms that will be prowling around have the potential to bring flooding downpours👇

Clouds will be smeared around as well, but don't expect the shade to feel 'cool', as the humidity is quite stuffy and any break in the clouds will spike the feels to the 90s. Golfers, hikers, and campers will need to have their weather app handy to make sure they know where these storms are at so they have time to react.

Wednesday will have scattered storms in it too, mainly in hits and misses. Thursday's storm coverage will be more sparse-- but that also translates into a more prominent heat. Be ready if that's your day for prolonged outdoor activity.

A front will cross on Friday, which should do the trick of resolving a good chunk of this humidity in time for the weekend, but I'm concerned about paying the Piper, so to speak. There should be an elevated risk of severe weather (and spot flooding) as that line goes through. Keep tabs on Friday's weather.

But SATURDAY on the other hand, should feature some of the BEST weather in the afternoon by consequence. High pressure glides through and lasts long enough to even give Sunday a good bit of excellence before the next wave of humidity and scattered storms come through. Right now this figures to be Sunday evening through Monday morning next week.

My attempt at capturing , when the Sun sets directly between the rows of city block buildings.

The best times to see it are around May 29th and July 11th, but the days in-between can work if you happen to be in the city.