RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Heat & humidity will be rising once this Thursday. That could lead to more showers and thunderstorms firing up in the afternoon. Dew points will climb into the upper 60s to low 70s and air temperatures will climb into the mid and upper 90s. The Storm Prediction Center currently has the northern half of our viewing area in a 15% chance of severe weather. That is why we are tagging Thursday and a First Alert Weather Day.