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A backdoor cold front will drop south through the area later today, shifting winds to the NE, with breezy conditions along the front, especially near the coast. Highs range from 65-70 south, while much cooler temps in the upper 40s to low 50s prevail NE. Much colder tonight with lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s.

Across the Bay and Rivers, morning clouds are expected to decrease, giving way to light winds generally around 5 kt and minimal 1 ft waves. As the day progresses into tonight, skies will turn cloudy again with winds shifting primarily to the South or Southeast.

In the coastal waters, morning cloud cover will break up during the day. While winds in the Northern Waters remain light at 5 kt, the VA Capes and NC Waters may see slightly stronger North winds of 5–10 kt with gusts reaching up to 15 kt through the late morning. Seas are forecast to stay between 2–3 ft across all coastal regions. Tonight will bring cloudy skies and light, shifting winds.