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Cold Blast Arrives: First Freeze Warning Issued
13 Nov
Summary
- First Alert Weather Day declared for Friday night into Saturday morning.
- A light freeze is possible, with frost likely in many areas.
- Temperatures could drop to around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
The region is preparing for the arrival of the coldest air of the season, with a First Alert Weather Day in effect from Friday night through Saturday morning. Sensitive plants should be brought indoors, and sprinkler systems should be winterized if pipes are not insulated.
A Freeze Warning has been issued for Friday night until 8:00 AM Saturday for the City of Richmond and surrounding areas including The Tri-Cities, Brunswick, and others. Temperatures are forecast to drop to around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially damaging unprotected plants and outdoor plumbing.
The Richmond Marathon is expected to be dry but cold and breezy, with temperatures in the mid-30s at the start and 40s by the finish. Saturday will be mostly sunny, chilly, and breezy, with morning wind chills in the upper 20s. Frost is possible Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday mornings, with lows in the low 30s and highs in the mid-50s throughout the week.
