Fast forecast
Occasional Friday showers, then a dry weekend
- Isolated t-storms also on Friday
- Weekend afternoons in the 70s
- Soaking rain likely next week
Occasional showers move through the Fredericksburg Region on Friday, clearing in the evening, and yielding a dry and seasonable weekend.
Both afternoons this weekend will be in the 70s, but with a cool breeze on Saturday, it may feel chilly in the shade. Remember the sunscreen if you are at the Tacos and Beer Festival or the Renaissance Faire at the Lake Anna Winery. Humidity will also drop for the weekend, allowing Saturday night to edge into the upper 40s.
Soaking rain is expected next week, most likely between Tuesday and Wednesday, with more than an inch likely. Then, afternoons surge into the 80s for the second half of next week. Normal temperatures next week:
Highs: Mid 70s
Lows: Low 50s
Sean Sublette is a Virginia-based meteorologist and owner of Sublette Weather and Consulting.
