Not looking quite as cold now for Tuesday morning, most areas should stay in the 40s; maybe an isolated spot or two west of the mountains dips to the mid 30s but should be the exception.
Still expecting scattered showers this afternoon and early evening across #Virginia and #Maryland, with an isolated thunderstorm or two possible tonight. Another shot of cold air moves in after Friday, bringing morning lows in the low 40s (and some upper 30s) for the weekend and highs only in the 60s. #VAwx #MDwx
Probably time to update the ol' avatar to something more seasonal, eh?
Just saw that NWS issued a freeze watch from Staunton to Spotsylvania to D.C. and into central and western Maryland (including Baltimore) mostly for Tuesday morning; temps in these areas will likely dip to freezing for a few hours between 1am and 6am (I know, I know…I had just posted last night that it didn’t look like it was going to get that cold 😬💀)
Looking further down the road, we have another week of relatively cool temperatures, before 80s return after the 16th. In the meantime, spotty showers tomorrow, then more widespread rain on Monday.
If you're waking up not feeling great this morning, temperatures right now are 30+ degrees colder than yesterday, on top of pollen levels remaining high. 🤢🤒
Much warmer tomorrow, mid 70s for most folks, after lows in the morning near 50. Mid 80s return Thursday.
The extreme temperature swings will continue, as we go from 30s in the morning this week to morning temps in the 60s next week (with 90s for highs!)
Rain on Wednesday will arrive around noon or early afternoon in central #Virginia and central #Maryland and continue through late evening, with some thunderstorms popping up after 7pm according to the short range models. Temperatures the rest of the week will continue in the upper 60s/low 70s. #VAwx #MDwx #DCwx
Potential overnight temperatures Tuesday night/Wednesday morning behind Sunday’s cold front could dip into the upper 20s west of the Blue Ridge/Shenandoah Mountains, so some folks might have to keep that frost cloth handy a little longer to protect sensitive plants. But such is March/April weather! #VAwx #MDwx #DCwx
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 628 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
The National Weather Service in Sterling #Virginia has issued a
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Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Spotsylvania County in central Virginia...
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Until 700 PM EDT.
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At 628 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Spotsylvania, or near Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
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This dangerous storm will be near... Massaponax around 635 PM EDT.