.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... Low clouds are slowly lifting and scattering out this afternoon, although it may take a couple more hours for all locations to return to VFR. The greatest chance for showers and perhaps a thunderstorm this afternoon and evening will be at CHO. While confidence has increased enough for a TAF mention, it is uncertain how well thunderstorms hold together crossing the Blue Ridge into a slightly more stable airmass. Winds gradually shift to south to southeasterly by this evening. Another round of low clouds are looking likely tonight, and some patchy fog/mist is also possible toward dawn. There is also an increasing chance of showers and perhaps embedded thunderstorms crossing the area in advance of a warm front late tonight through mid morning Thursday. Given model disagreement in timing and coverage, only included a PROB30 for now. Expect a return to VFR conditions by mid morning Thursday. Confidence is increasing in thunderstorms developing near MRB early Thursday afternoon before progressing east across the area during the afternoon to early evening. Strong wind gusts and very heavy rain will be possible. Fog may form in the wake of the storms Thursday night. There will be a threat of thunderstorms Friday and Saturday as a cold front slowly settles across the area. After the front passes to the south early Sunday, predominantly VFR conditions are expected through Monday. Northerly winds shift easterly by Sunday evening. AVIATION...ADS/SRT Update as of: 342 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026