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.AVIATION /19Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 140 PM EDT Wednesday...

Mostly clear conditions outside of the MVFR cloud deck over SE VA/NE 
NC this afternoon. The clouds continue to move farther SE away from 
the area with now only ORF and ECG remaining under MVFR CIGs. The 
cloud deck will move out of the area this afternoon by 20z at the 
latest in the far southeast (ORF will likely clear within the next 
hour). VFR conditions are now seen elsewhere, with mostly sunny 
skies and will prevail into Thursday evening. Elevated winds 
continue as low pressure lingers offshore at ~10 kt with gusts up to 
20 kt. A cold front will move through the region late tonight and 
early Thursday, which will then increase the winds more during the 
day Thursday to 10-15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. 

Outlook: VFR and dry conditions are expected through the end of the 
week. Lighter winds will return Friday and Saturday. An approaching 
cold front will bring a chance for showers late Sunday into early 
Monday with possible flight restrictions.

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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.

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SALISBURY

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  SBY TAF BOARD

ELIZABETH CITY

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  TABULAR FORECAST

  ECG TAF BOARD

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  PHF TAF BOARD

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