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.AVIATION /12Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 635 AM EDT Tuesday...

VFR conditions prevail at this hour outside of patchy ground fog
near the coast. Any fog quickly burns off by 12-13z giving way 
to VFR conditions and mostly sunny skies today. Light winds 
become SW at 5-10 kt later this morning.

Outlook: Prevailing VFR tonight through much of Wednesday, 
outside of potential brief restrictions in fog/stratus early 
Wednesday morning. There is a low chc of tstms at SBY Wednesday
evening, with the other terminals most likely remaining dry
until Thursday AM. A strong cold front approaches Wednesday 
night into Thursday, which is expected to bring showers and a 
few tstms, along with periodic flight restrictions. VFR 
conditions return Friday into Saturday.

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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

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NORFOLK

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SALISBURY

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NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMBURG

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