Richmond is starting Veterans Day near 45 degrees under clear, calm skies, but the afternoon will feel more like early fall than mid-November, with sunshine and a high near 70. It is the kind of forecast that calls for a light jacket at breakfast and rolled-up sleeves by lunch.
Sunny Veterans Day Holds Through Wednesday
The day is expected to reach a high near 70. Southeast winds will stay light at around 0 to 6 mph, while the chance of rain remains essentially zero through the day.
Wednesday night will turn partly cloudy, with a low near 46. Isolated to scattered showers are possible Thursday, most likely Thursday morning and afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Thursday Brings A Few Showers And More Wind
Thursday stays mild, with partly sunny skies, a high near 68 and a chance of showers. West winds will reach 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, so outdoor plans may need a little flexibility even if umbrellas are not a must.
The latest forecast is a drier update than Hoodline's Tuesday outlook, trimming Friday's rain threat and sharpening the timing of the weekend chill. Any Thursday rainfall should be light, with totals generally expected to stay at a tenth of an inch or less.
Weekend Turns Sunny But Much Colder
Friday brings mostly sunny skies but a much cooler high near 55, followed by a sunny Saturday near 52 and Sunday near 53. Northwest winds will add some bite, especially Friday and Saturday.
Overnight temperatures drop to about 36 degrees Friday night, 34 Saturday night and 33 Sunday night around Richmond. Colder inland spots could dip below freezing, while Monday and Tuesday remain sunny with highs near 54 and no watches, warnings or advisories currently listed.
