WASHINGTON (7News) — Grab a warmer jacket out the door with morning wind chills in the 30s and 40s. It will remain blustery today, but it won’t be as gusty as yesterday.
Temperatures will also be noticeably cooler with afternoon highs below average, in the upper 50s to middle 60s.
Winds could gust up to 40 mph (yesterday wind gusts were over 50 mph). The wind will ease near sunset, which is at 7:46 p.m.
A clear, cold, and moonlit night is ahead with overnight lows falling into the upper 30s to low 40s. You may want to cover or bring in any plants that could see damage due to the low temperatures. A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. for counties along and west of I-95.
A Freeze Warning is in effect for Page, Shenandoah, Augusta, and Rockingham counties for temperatures as low as 28 degrees.
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After a chilly/cold start to Thursday, abundant sunshine and lighter winds will help temperatures climb into the mid to upper 60s, making for a nearly perfect spring day!
Warmer weather rounds out the week with Friday highs on either side of 80 degrees, thanks to a southerly wind that will be increasing throughout the day. Plan for a mix of sun and clouds for your outdoor plans.
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