Richmond opens Thursday under mostly clear skies, but clouds and rain showers are set to move in as the day unfolds. The forecast then swings sharply from a cool, damp Thursday to an 88-degree Friday before a blustery weekend brings October back into the room.
Showers Build Through Thursday Afternoon
Clouds will thicken Thursday morning, with rain showers possible after 8 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will top out near 69 degrees with northeast winds around 8 mph. Rainfall should stay light, with less than a tenth of an inch expected.
Showers become less likely tonight, but skies will remain cloudy and temperatures will settle near 62 degrees. A slight chance of rain lingers before midnight, so evening plans may need a backup layer more than a full-on storm kit.
Friday Looks Like A Brief Summer Encore
Friday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 88 degrees, with breezy southwest winds. It is only about one degree warmer than the Friday high near 87 degrees in Hoodline's October 14 forecast. The warmup will be brief, however, before cooler weather moves in.
The low will be near 54 degrees. The approaching front could bring 30-to-40-mph gusts Friday night, with gusty conditions continuing into Saturday, making for a rougher stretch for anyone spending time outdoors or driving high-profile vehicles.
Saturday Turns Rainy And Windy
Saturday looks like the weekend's roughest day, with rain showers, a high near 59 degrees and gusty northerly or northwesterly flow. Rain chances and placement remain uncertain.
Saturday night turns colder, with rain arriving Saturday evening and a low near 42 degrees. Sunday brings a welcome reset: sunny skies and a high near 61, though the morning may still feel brisk.
Sunshine Returns For The Week Ahead
Hoodline’s prior forecast called for a sunny Monday high of 68 degrees and mostly sunny skies with a high near 72 on Tuesday.
