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First Warning Forecast: Tracking plenty of sunshine, but the dry weather won’t last long

Posted at 10:18 AM, May 15, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-15 10:18:30-04

Tracking plenty of sunshine, but the dry weather won’t last long….Grab your sunglasses! We’re tracking a lot of sunshine on this Sunday as high pressure builds over the area. A few high clouds are possible from time to time, but most areas should remain dry. High temperatures will be a bit cooler than yesterday. We’ll see highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s by afternoon.

We’ll begin the work week dry. In fact, tomorrow, we’re expecting mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Highs will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Then, grab your umbrella. A slow moving cold front will move in from the west starting Tuesday, giving way to showers and thunderstorms. We’re expecting more rain and possible storms Wednesday. Some lingering rain is possible early Thursday before we dry out. Highs will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s for most of the work week.

Today: Mostly Sunny and Mild. High temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Winds: W 10-15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly Clear and Cool. Low temperatures in the mid and upper 40s. Winds:  W/NW 10-15 mph.

Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny to Partly Cloudy. High temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Winds: W 5-15 mph.

Weather & Health

Pollen: Moderate to High (Grasses, Oak, Mulberry)

UV Index: Very High

Air Quality: Good (Code Green)

Mosquitoes: Moderate to High

Today in Weather History (NWS Wakefield)

2005 Severe Thunderstorms: East Central VA, Southeast VA – Hail 0.75″-2.00″

Dominic Brown
First Warning Meteorologist
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