“Stay weather aware on Monday,” officials advised as Richmond, VA, grapples with the aftermath of severe storms. The storms have now exited the area, making way for a cold front that is expected to bring significantly lower temperatures.
As the cold front moves through, lows by daybreak will settle in the mid to upper 20s northwest, while other areas will see lows in the low to mid 30s. High temperatures are forecasted to reach only the low to mid 40s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday night is expected to bring even colder conditions, with lows dipping into the low and mid 20s, resulting in a hard freeze across the region. Residents are urged to prepare for these drastic temperature changes.
Looking ahead, temperatures will gradually rise, with highs projected around 60 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, mid 60s on Friday, and nearing 70 degrees over the weekend. This warming trend will provide some relief after the recent cold snap.
The National Weather Service has indicated that there is a significant threat of damaging wind gusts possibly exceeding 70 mph and large hail over 1 inch in diameter. Furthermore, there is a risk of multiple tornadoes, with some potentially producing winds over 100 mph.
Storms are anticipated to exit eastern Virginia by around 8 p.m. on Monday, but final rain totals may exceed an inch in some areas, contributing to the overall weather concerns.
As residents prepare for the upcoming weather conditions, officials recommend having a severe weather plan in place and checking emergency supplies. “Have a severe weather plan in place now and check your emergency supplies now just in case,” they emphasized.
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