CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Warmer temperatures return to close out March and start April. Above average temperatures, with highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the 50s and 60s this week. In addition to the warmth, we will have some daily chances for showers and some storms. Tuesday is largely dry with sunshine and some clouds, breezy with highs in the low 80s for most locations. Winds will gust over 20 mph from the south and southwest.
Wednesday
A slow-moving cold front will approach from the north, before stalling. It never really moves over us through the mid and late week, but with daytime heating, it will give rise to some scattered showers and storms. Wednesday afternoon, there will be some scattered storms. A Marginal risk – 1 out of 5 – for severe storms is outlooked across parts of the region. Isolated severe storms that produce damaging wind gusts and some spotty, large hail are possible. Highs Wednesday in the mid 80s for most locations. Wednesday evening is also the Full “Pink” Moon of April.
Rain Chances and Looking Ahead – Easter Weekend
The late week and start to the Easter weekend, while there are still daily chances for some showers or storms, they are relatively low. Easter Sunday, a stronger cold front will approach and impact the Mid-Atlantic region. Currently, mostly cloudy skies, lows in the 60s and daytime highs in the 70s to near 80. Showers and some storms are most likely by late Sunday afternoon and night into Monday morning. We will continue to monitor. Cooler temperatures return for early next week.
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