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One more hot day in Virginia before a nice break

A few showers are likely Sunday
Saturday's heat gives way to a major cooldown on Sunday
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Tonight will be clear and cooler, with lows in the upper 50s. Saturday will be mostly sunny. Temperatures for the Monument Avenue 10k will be near 60 around 7 am, and warm to near 80 by 11 am. The highs Saturday afternoon will reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Much milder weather is expected along the Bay in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.

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A strong cold front will move through Sunday morning. The front will bring cooler weather, some clouds, and the chance of showers. The chance of rain will be mostly likely from late morning through mid afternoon. Morning highs will be 65-70, with temperatures falling during the day. It will be breezy with a rumble of thunder possible.

Monday will be much cooler with morning lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s, and afternoon highs in the lower 60s.

Lows Monday night into Tuesday morning will chilly with lows in the mid to upper 30s.

Highs will be around 70 Tuesday, and the lower 80s Wednesday and Thursday. Aside from a low chance for a few showers Wednesday, the pattern looks dry next week.

60% of Virginia is currently under D2 (Severe) drought conditions which is the largest expanse of D2 conditions in nearly 20 years (Oct 2007).

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