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Daily Climate Summary

Much cooler and dry behind a cold front today. Starting out mostly sunny, but scattered, fair-weather clouds develop this afternoon, especially across southern Virginia and northeast North Carolina. Chilly tonight with lows in the 40s and 50s, though some upper 30s are likely well northwest of Richmond. This could lead to patchy frost in sheltered or rural locations.

A significant coastal storm impacts the region this weekend. Rain, wind, and coastal flooding impacts could start as early as Saturday, peaking Sunday into Monday.

Here is the forecast for the Chesapeake Bay. NE winds 15-20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 3-4 ft, except 4-5 ft at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Small Craft Advisories remain in effect. For tonight, NE winds 15-25 kt. Waves 2-4 ft.

Here is the forecast for the coastal waters. NE winds 15-25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 5-7 ft. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect. For tonight, NE winds 15-25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Seas 5-7 ft.