Big break in heat and humidity ahead.

LISTEN: Fredericksburg SPCA talks about pets in hot weather
Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young say timing and environment are everything when it comes to outdoor time.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat wave underway for Fredericksburg region.

PHOTOS: Rising Rappahannock
Heavy rain upsteam is bringing the water levels up at City Dock.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Humid weekend with showers and drenching t-storms.

LISTEN: Micah prepared for all weather
Heat or flooding this time of year, Micah’s Meghann Cotter says they’re prepared…but they still need your help.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Storms return this weekend, humidity stays high.

A victim of the current climate? Leading weather report taken offline
The National Climate Assessment, which was established by Congress in 1990, quietly went dark earlier this week.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Dry weekend, with a drop in humidity.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat backs off, but still humid with showers, storms.

LISTEN: Keep technology out of your hot car
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg says because temperatures in your car can exceed 130 degrees, laptops, cell phones, tablets can can quickly become a paperweight if left in the car or trunk.

LISTEN: Saving money in this heat
Virginia Energy Sense is a statewide program focused on educating all of us about energy efficiency and reducing energy useage.

Micah working to meet needs during hot stretch this week
Some Micah churches are opening rotating indoor cooling spaces.

LISTEN: Natural gas safety precautions before a storm
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia talks about what you need to know in case of a big storm or hurricane–how to stormproof your natural gas appliances, gas meters and more.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat wave developing this weekend, with the worst next week.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Humid weekend with showers, storms.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat check: cooler nights are likely gone for the summer.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Showers continue Friday and Saturday before seasonal temps return.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
A cool weekend in store for Memorial Day with possibility of a little rain Sunday.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Summer-like start to the weekend, but a cooler finish.