The first widespread rain event in many weeks is coming to the Mid-Atlantic region from later Sunday into early Monday. Strong low pressure will push up to the northwest of here during the latter part of the weekend and it may even be able to draw some tropical moisture into the region from Hurricane Rafael. The likely rainfall amounts here should be in the 0.25 to 0.50 inch range between later Sunday and early Monday. The weather pattern returns to dry and comfortably cool again during the first half of next week, but more rain is possible by Wednesday night or Thursday.
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The first widespread rain event in many weeks is coming to the Mid-Atlantic region from later Sunday into early Monday. Strong low pressure will push up to the northwest of here during the latter part of the weekend and it may even be able to draw some tropical moisture into the region from Hurricane Rafael. The likely rainfall amounts here should be in the 0.25 to 0.50 inch range between later Sunday and early Monday. The weather pattern returns to dry and comfortably cool again during the first half of next week, but more rain is possible by Wednesday night or Thursday.
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Temperatures today should soar to near 80 degrees for afternoon highs which is in record-breaking territory for many locations including at Reagan National Airport (DCA) where the record is 80 degrees (2003, 1975, 1961). A cool front pushes through the region later tonight and it turns slightly cooler for the next couple of days with some sunshine expected.
Looking ahead, the weekend may actually feature the first widespread rain event in several weeks for the Mid-Atlantic region. Strong low pressure will push up to the northwest of here and this system may draw some tropical moisture (Hurricane “Rafael”) into the Mid-Atlantic region...something that would be quite beneficial to our moisture-starved part of the country.
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A warm front lifted northward through the region late yesterday and it’ll turn warmer around here for today and Wednesday. After high temperatures near 60 degrees to start the new work week, they’ll climb to the low-to-mid 70’s today and then to near 80 degrees on Wednesday which will be in record-breaking territory for some spots. The next front to arrive here will be a cold front and its passage will usher in slightly cooler air for the late week time period.
Looking ahead, the weekend may actually feature the first widespread rain event in several weeks for the Mid-Atlantic region. Strong low pressure will push up to the northwest of here and this system may draw some tropical moisture (“Rafael”) into the Mid-Atlantic region...something that would be quite beneficial to our moisture-starved part of the country.
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The calendar has flipped to November and the first full week of the new month will feature some wild weather across the nation. First, a severe weather outbreak is likely later today into late tonight across the nation’s mid-section and this includes the threat of tornadoes from Texas to Missouri. Second, accumulating snow is likely across the Rocky Mountain States, and it can be significant during the latter part of the week across Colorado and New Mexico. Finally, a surge of tropical activity has begun in parts of the Atlantic Basin and a tropical system now intensifying over the Caribbean Sea is likely to become a hurricane by later in the week as it heads towards the Gulf of Mexico.
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A warm front will lift northward through the region later today and it’ll turn warmer around here for Tuesday and Wednesday. After high temperatures in the lower 60’s to start the new work week, they’ll climb well into the 70’s on Tuesday afternoon and to near 80 degrees on Wednesday. The next front to arrive here will be a cold front and its passage will usher in cooler air for the late week time period. Both of these frontal systems – warm front early in the week and cold front at mid-week – should pass through the Mid-Atlantic region without much, if any, in the way of rainfall.
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A cold front will cross through the region this morning and it can actually produce showers in the I-95 corridor region…something not seen around here in weeks. A noticeable wind will develop as the front arrives with gusts to 30 mph or so and then colder air will push in tonight leading to a crisp fall weekend. Nearby high pressure will be in control of the weather this weekend generating plenty of sunshine on both days to go along with the cool conditions. One final note, it is time once again to turn the clocks back an hour as of 2AM Sunday.
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Warmer air pushed into the Mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday and temperatures later today should climb to near 80 degrees which will threaten the record in some spots. A weakening cold front will slide across the region on Friday and it can generate a couple of showers here late tonight and early Friday. It turns cooler for the upcoming weekend, and with high pressure in control, both days should feature plenty of sunshine and dry conditions. One other note, it is time once again to turn the clocks back an hour as of 2AM Sunday.
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High pressure will push off the coast this morning and a southwesterly flow of air will develop on its backside resulting in milder air pushing into the Mid-Atlantic region. Temperatures should climb well up into the 70’s this afternoon and then flirt with the 80 degree mark on Thursday (Halloween Day). A cold front will cross the region on Friday and it can produce a few showers around here from late Thursday night into Friday morning. High pressure follows for the weekend resulting in nice, fall-like weather likely with plenty of sunshine on both days.
One final note, it is time once again to turn the clocks back an hour as of 2AM Sunday...a sure sign that winter is on the way.
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High pressure remains in control around here for the next few days and a warming trend will bring afternoon temperatures well up in the 70’s on Wednesday and then to near 80 degrees on Thursday (Halloween Day). A cold front will cross the region by early Friday and bring with it the chance of a few showers from late Thursday night into Friday morning. High pressure will follow the late week frontal passage and should produce a nice, fall-like first weekend of the month of November (turn back the clocks early Sunday).
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