Annandale, VA – A storm system is set to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Virginia on Friday, making for a wet and potentially hazardous end to the workweek. Wind gusts could reach 23 mph, while rainfall totals may exceed half an inch, creating slick roads and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will begin late Thursday night, increasing in intensity through Friday. Winds will pick up in the morning, with gusts making travel conditions difficult. The storm will taper off Friday night, giving way to a cooler but drier weekend.
Full Extended Forecast:
• Friday:Heavy rain throughout the day with a high near 53°F. South winds 8 to 14 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. Rain chances at 100%, with new precipitation amounts between half and three-quarters of an inch.
• Friday Night:Rain diminishing, becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low of 38°F with southwest winds shifting northwest after midnight. Winds could gust up to 18 mph.
• Saturday:Mostly sunny with a high of 47°F. North winds 7 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 19 mph.
• Saturday Night:Partly cloudy with a chilly low of 28°F.
• Sunday:Plenty of sunshine with a high near 46°F, making for a pleasant but cool day.
• Sunday Night:Mostly cloudy with a low of 39°F.
• Monday:A warming trend begins with partly sunny skies and a high near 61°F.
• Monday Night:Mostly cloudy with a low of 39°F.
• Tuesday:Sunny, reaching a high of 51°F.
Travelers and commuters should plan for delays on Friday and prepare for colder temperatures over the weekend. Warmer weather returns Monday, offering a break from the winter chill.
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