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Weather U-Turn: Massive Ridge to Bring Summer Heat and Dry Skies
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Weather U-Turn: Massive Ridge to Bring Summer Heat and Dry Skies

A nice dip in the jet stream

An upper-level trough is bringing cooler, cloudier weather and scattered showers to the region this evening, with temperatures 10–15 degrees below average. However, a major pattern shift begins this weekend as high pressure moves offshore, ushering in a significant warming trend with highs reaching the low-to-mid 90s by early next week.

Read the full forecast on Substack @ https://rvawx.substack.com/p/weather-u-turn-massive-ridge-to-bring

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u/Ocean_Heat_1117 — 3 hours ago
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Your front lawn grass vs the Chesapeake Bay?

https://news.nationgraph.com/articles/virginia-localities-are-racing-a-seven-week-deadline-to-prove-theyve-cleaned-up-the-bay

"The emergency has two clocks running at once. The first is already past: Virginia's VESM Regulation (9VAC25-875) took full effect on July 1, 2025, tightening the phosphorus discharge standard for new development from 0.41 to 0.26 pounds per acre per year and making the new VRRM 4.1 compliance methodology mandatory for every stormwater plan submitted after that date. A one-year transition period had given the design community time to adapt; as of last July there was no further grace. "

u/Ocean_Heat_1117 — 19 hours ago
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Trailer homes in historic district - Smithfield

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"Smithfield is proposing to ban manufactured homes in the town’s historic district under an exception allowed in a recently passed state law."

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u/Ocean_Heat_1117 — 7 days ago
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El Niño is expected to develop in 2026.

"TAMPA, Fla. — In roughly one month, the 2026 hurricane season kicks off, and forecasters expect a slightly below-average season this year."

"Colorado State University's preliminary forecast predicts the season will bring 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes."

"In their discussion, forecasters noted a strong El Niño is expected to develop, which will promote higher-than-normal windshear in the Atlantic Basin and could lessen the potential for development and landfall of major hurricanes here in the continental United States."

u/Ocean_Heat_1117 — 7 days ago
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Projected rainfall totals into Friday

🔥 Fire Danger Statement in effect through 7 PM tonight — low humidity, SW gusts to 25 mph. Keep it off the grill.

A cold front arrives Wednesday, bringing scattered showers and the best rainfall of the event Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Richmond picks up around half an inch; southeast Virginia and NE North Carolina could see close to an inch.

Mariners: Small Craft Advisories expanded along the VA/NC coast and Currituck Sound.

The weekend looks warm and mostly dry.

Read the full forecast @ https://rvawx.substack.com/p/a-cold-front-is-bringing-the-rain

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u/Ocean_Heat_1117 — 9 days ago
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Projected rainfall totals into Sunday

This evening, the forecast is holding steady: expect a dry Friday followed by a damp Saturday. While Southeast VA and Northeast NC will see the most rain (0.50" to 1.00"), Richmond and northern areas will likely only see light showers. Highs return to the 80s by Tuesday.

Read the full forecast on Substack @ https://rvawx.substack.com/p/saturday-soaker-for-se-va-rva-stays

Check out rvaweather.net for the latest information and observations

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u/Ocean_Heat_1117 — 14 days ago