March 29, 2024

Sunset today 7:36 p.m.

Sunrise Saturday 7:02 a.m.

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE…In Virginia, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Page
Counties, and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Central
Virginia Blue Ridge. In West Virginia, Hardy County.

* WHEN…From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

 

Area forecast discussion from the National Weather Service

High pressure will build across the southeastern states today
while low pressure moves toward the Canadian Maritimes. A front
will become stalled over the Mid Atlantic this weekend, with
multiple waves of low pressure tracking along it through the
middle of next week.

Here’s the WSVA local AccuWeather forecast

Today: partly sunny and breezy. Gusty winds and low humidity will result in an elevated fire threat. High 59. Winds northwest 10-20 mph.

Tonight: mainly clear. Low 38. Winds west-southwest 6-12 mph.

Tomorrow: mainly cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon. High 67. Winds southwest 7-14 mph.

Sunday: mild with intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 69. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph.

Monday: mild with periods of rain. High 72. Winds west-northwest 6-12 mph.

Tuesday: a thunderstorm in a couple of spots in the morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy. High 67. Winds south-southwest 7-14 mph.