First Alert Weather Day: High Winds

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Happy Friday! We’ve issued today as a First Alert due to the hazardous high winds. High Wind Alerts for today will last until 10 PM tonight. Wind Advisories for portions of our viewing area with wind gusts up to 50 mph. High Wind Warning for the Blue Ridge Mountains with wind gusts up to 60 mph. Difficulty driving, power outages, fallen trees, etc.. these have all been a concern today and will continue to be into tonight. Here’s your evening planner

WEEKEND FORECAST

Finally the weekend is here and it is dry and sunny!! Saturday is a bit cooler. Both days will be breezy.

CHRISTMAS OUTLOOK

A warm up is expected late-next week! Christmas Eve and Christmas will feature above average temperatures, cloudy skies, and possible showers on Christmas Day.

7 DAY FORECAST

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