Showers possible Thursday ahead of cooler, breezy weekend in Richmond area

Richmond and surrounding areas can expect a few scattered showers Thursday, mainly in the morning and early afternoon, according to NBC12. Rainfall amounts are expected to be light, with totals around a quarter inch or less and many locations remaining dry. High temperatures will reach the upper 60s, with wind gusts around 20 mph in the afternoon.

WTVR reported that Thursday will be the last mild day for the region, with highs ranging from the mid 60s in northwest parts of the area to the lower 70s in the southeast. A cold front is approaching, bringing a significant cooldown starting Friday.

Friday will be noticeably colder and breezy, with highs in the mid 50s and northwest wind gusts near 25 mph, NBC12 noted. A lingering spotty shower is possible in the morning, but skies will clear later in the day. Temperatures will continue to drop over the weekend, with Saturday expected to be the coldest day, featuring highs in the lower 50s and gusty northwest winds making it feel chillier.

Frost is possible Friday or Saturday night, with lows near freezing Sunday morning away from the coast and upper 20s in the Piedmont, WTVR said. Sunday through Wednesday will remain chilly with patchy frost in the mornings and highs in the mid 50s, according to NBC12.

Residents are advised to prepare for the cooler conditions and potential frost over the weekend. Both WTVR and NBC12 recommend checking their weather apps for the latest updates.