After some showers in the morning hours, we will see partial clearing for the rest of the day. On Thursday morning, a strong cold front will pass, eventually leading to the coldest air of the fall season so far.

Today & Tonight: Expect a damp start across the Capital Region for some this morning. Passing showers will create slick spots for the morning drive, so use caution if on the roads. Conditions should improve by Wednesday afternoon as the clouds break up and sunshine pushes afternoon highs into the upper 70s. That mild air won't stick around long as a potent cold front is slated to sweep through early Thursday. It’s set to be a dry passage, but it will drop overnight temperatures down into the mid-50s.

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Up Next: Thursday marks the end of our mild run as a cold front drives south toward the Gulf. Highs will tick down to the mid-70s, with lows on Friday morning reaching the mid-40s, struggling to reach even the low 70s later in the day.

Behind the front, dry air settles in alongside breezy north winds. With vegetation already parched, this setup significantly elevates the wildfire risk. Please respect any local parish burn bans: skip open burning altogether, properly extinguish cigarette butts, and keep hot exhaust pipes off dry grass.

The core of the chill arrives Friday night into Saturday morning. Temperatures are set to dive into the upper 30s, a milestone we haven’t seen since March, with patchy frost likely in outlying, low-lying areas where readings flirt with the mid-30s. Protect vulnerable potted plants before heading to bed Friday, and bundle up in layers if you have early Saturday plans or morning tailgates. Although there will be a lot of sunshine Saturday afternoon, it will be pleasantly cool with highs in the upper 60s.

Cloud cover returns Sunday, bringing a few showers, with highs hovering near 69 degrees. A few showers will stay in the forecast Monday, alongside continued cool air in the upper 60s.

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The Tropics: The Gulf, Caribbean, and Atlantic are all quiet. No development is expected over the next seven days as we near the end of hurricane season.  

– Balin

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