Fog and mist were hanging over Richmond early Wednesday, October 28, with temperatures near 52 degrees and visibility reduced across parts of the city. The damp start should fade before 10 a.m. Wednesday, while Thursday is expected to bring a much warmer and brighter afternoon.
Fog Gives Way To A 74-Degree Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Wakefield expects Thursday to turn partly sunny, with a high near 74 and SSW flow. No Richmond-area weather alerts are listed, and Thursday night should be mostly clear with temperatures falling to around 51.
Friday Brings A Brief Warm Surge
Friday will be the warmest day in the near-term forecast, with sunny skies and a high near 78, according to Hoodline's October 28 forecast; the National Weather Service discussion forecasts temperatures in the middle to upper 70s Thursday and Friday. A cooler push arrives afterward, with overnight lows generally in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Halloween Looks Dry But Cooler
Saturday's Halloween forecast calls for partly sunny skies, no rain and a high near 68. The evening should be mostly cloudy and chilly, with temperatures dropping to the low 50s, so a light jacket may be more useful than a costume accessory for anyone staying out late.
Warmth Lingers Into Next Week
Sunday should be mostly dry for much of the day, with possible rain later, followed by highs near 70 Monday and 72 Tuesday. Wednesday is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 69.
That is a meaningful shift from Hoodline's earlier Richmond forecast: Halloween now looks cooler than previously projected.
