CWG Live updates: Clouds and a gusty breeze are all Hurricane Erin brings
Happening now: Winds from the northeast gust to 15 to 25 mph much of the day as clouds fly by. Only isolated afternoon showers with temperatures in the 70s.
What's next? Skies are clear and dry air dominates Friday and Saturday with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A cold front sets off showers on Sunday followed by a week of dry, mild weather.
Today's daily digit — 7/10: Thanks, Erin! Clouds keep it mild, and the winds and humidity are only moderate. | 🤚 Your call?
The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale.
Forecast in detail
Today (Thursday): Winds from the northeast are a fairly steady 10 to 15 mph but gust to 25 mph (stronger near the Chesapeake Bay). Clouds hold highs in the 70s with just moderate humidity. A few sprinkles or spotty showers may zip by in the afternoon. Confidence: Medium-High
Tonight: Clouds slowly decrease overnight, while winds quickly diminish. Lows are mainly in the low to mid-60s. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow (Friday): The sun is back in full force, but temperatures only peak in the upper 70s to lower 80s. What is even more noteworthy is the much drier air while breezes are minimal. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow night: Temperatures drop through the 70s for a pleasant evening. Clear skies and minimal wind result in lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Confidence: Medium-High
A look ahead
Saturday is a little warmer (highs in the low to mid-80s) under blue skies. Sunday is just as warm, but a cold front approaches, leading to an increase in clouds with showers likely in the afternoon/evening. Lows both nights are in the 60s. Confidence: Medium
Next week is mainly sunny and pleasantly dry. Highs are still upper 70s to lower 80s Monday, but Tuesday through Thursday only see highs in the 70s, for a late-summer bonus. Confidence: Medium
Today's daily digit — 7/10: Thanks, Erin! Clouds keep it mild, and the winds and humidity are only moderate. | 🤚 Your call?
The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale.
Forecast in detail
Today (Thursday): Winds from the northeast are a fairly steady 10 to 15 mph but gust to 25 mph (stronger near the Chesapeake Bay). Clouds hold highs in the 70s with just moderate humidity. A few sprinkles or spotty showers may zip by in the afternoon. Confidence: Medium-High
Tonight: Clouds slowly decrease overnight, while winds quickly diminish. Lows are mainly in the low to mid-60s. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow (Friday): The sun is back in full force, but temperatures only peak in the upper 70s to lower 80s. What is even more noteworthy is the much drier air while breezes are minimal. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow night: Temperatures drop through the 70s for a pleasant evening. Clear skies and minimal wind result in lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Confidence: Medium-High
A look ahead
Saturday is a little warmer (highs in the low to mid-80s) under blue skies. Sunday is just as warm, but a cold front approaches, leading to an increase in clouds with showers likely in the afternoon/evening. Lows both nights are in the 60s. Confidence: Medium
Next week is mainly sunny and pleasantly dry. Highs are still upper 70s to lower 80s Monday, but Tuesday through Thursday only see highs in the 70s, for a late-summer bonus. Confidence: Medium
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