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.AVIATION /21Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 1235 PM EST Monday...

VFR conditions prevail through the 18z TAF period with mainly
dry conditions. A few isolated bay effect snow showers/flurries
are possible across the VA Eastern Shore tonight, but these 
should remain away from all terminals. Skies were clear across
the area outside of 4000 ft stratocu over the VA Eastern Shore
this afternoon. Stratus moves into the area from W to E after 10
PM this evening, clearing by late tonight. Winds this afternoon
were generally NW 5-10 kt. Winds become light/calm overnight
before increasing to 10 kt again on Tue.

Outlook: Mostly dry and VFR conditions prevail early this week 
outside of a chance for a few showers at SBY Wed evening/night. 
Breezy conditions are expected Wed into Thu. SW winds gust to 
20 kt inland (25-30 kt along the coast and Eastern Shore) Wed.
Winds become W behind a cold front Thu with gusts up to 25-30 
kt inland and 30-35 kt near the coast. LLWS will be possible
during this time as well.

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This discussion and more can be found in the Area Forecast Discussion.

Aviation Forecasts

The National Weather Service Office in Wakefield, VA has responsibility for five Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts or TAFs in Virginia, Maryland and Northeast North Carolina.   Click on the RUNWAY on the map below to view the latest TAF.

RICHMOND

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

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  TABULAR FORECAST

  RIC TAF BOARD

NORFOLK

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  ORF TAF BOARD

SALISBURY

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  SBY TAF BOARD

ELIZABETH CITY

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  ECG TAF BOARD

NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMBURG

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  PHF TAF BOARD

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• 24 hour decoded observations for Virginia Portion of our CWA...
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• 24 hour decoded observations for Maryland Portion of our CWA...
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• 24 hour decoded observations for North Carolina Portion of our CWA...
  AhoskieEdentonElizabeth CityCurrituck

• METAR Request form via the Aviation Weather Center. Raw and decoded observations.
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