Virginia residents can expect significant changes in the weather starting today, as a strong cold front pushes through the region. Sunday marks the last widespread 80-degree day before colder air settles in. Winds are expected to increase this afternoon, with gusts between 20 to 25 mph, impacting cities like Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg. If you’re heading out, consider securing loose outdoor items and preparing for gusty conditions along I-64 and Route 17.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, the cold front will arrive late tonight, bringing much cooler air into the region. By Monday, temperatures will dip into the low 70s, with highs only in the 60s by midweek. Residents should prepare for breezy conditions to persist through Tuesday, with southwest winds shifting northwest as the front passes.
For the week ahead, expect patchy frost in inland areas Tuesday night, particularly in regions away from the coast. High temperatures will struggle to reach the upper 50s to low 60s across central Virginia, with chilly evenings and overnight lows dropping into the 40s. Along the coast, slightly milder conditions will prevail, but Virginia Beach and Norfolk should still brace for gusty winds and cooler temperatures.
Drivers on I-95 and Route 460 should take precautions, especially on Monday and Tuesday, when gusts may affect visibility and road conditions. Stay updated with local weather reports and be prepared for frost advisories later this week, especially in rural and suburban areas.
