Forecast: Strong gusty winds likely Saturday

Scattered showers and an isolated storm Saturday, Sunshine and breezy Sunday
Published: Mar. 31, 2023 at 4:00 AM EDT|Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 11:16 PM EDT
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - First Alert Weather Day Saturday for gusty winds 40-50+mph, isolated power outages possible

*Wind Advisory* in effect 8am to midnight Saturday. Wind gusts 40-55mph expected.

Friday Overnight: Cloudy and breezy with a few showers. Lows in the upper 50s. (Rain Chance: 30%)

Saturday: First Alert Weather Day: Scattered showers with isolated downpours and storms during the morning into the afternoon. Becoming mostly to partly cloudy mid to late afternoon with isolated thunderstorms possible as the cold front moves through. Sustained SW 20-30mph winds. Gusts 45-50mph starting mid-morning and continuing into the evening. Isolated higher wind gusts possible, especially along and west of I-95. Highs in the mid and upper 70s. Rain totals around a quarter inch. (Rain Chance: 70%)

Sunday: Sunny and cooler. Breezy NW wind 10-15mph with gusts up to 25mph. Winds weaken towards evening. Lows in the mid 40s, highs in the low 60s.

Monday: Mostly sunny. Lows in the low 40s, highs in the low-70s.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Lows in the mid-50s, highs in the low 80s.

Wednesday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a few showers. Lows in the low 60s, highs in the low 80s. (Rain Chance: 30%)

Thursday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a spotty shower possible. Lows in the mid 60s, highs in the upper 70s. (Rain Chance: 20%)

Friday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. Lows in the mid 40s, highs in the low 60s. (Rain Chance: 10%)