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Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warm ahead of backdoor cold front

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RICHMOND, Va. -- Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warm with highs in the low to mid 70s. A backdoor cold front will move in from the northeast. Highs will range from the 50s near the coast to around 80 to the far southwest. The metro will be in the low to mid 70s.

Areas of fog will develop tonight, especially near the coast. Some patchy drizzle is possible through daybreak. Lows will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

The cold front will continue to push from northeast to southwest across Virginia Thursday, resulting in a big temperature difference across the Commonwealth. Highs will be in the 50s near the coast, in the 60s for the metro, and the 70s to the far southwest.

Rain chances will remain low throughout the week but a few sprinkles will be possible Friday.

The weekend will be warm with highs in the 70s. A shower is possible Saturday. A storm system will bring some showers and storms on Sunday. There is the risk for severe storms Sunday, with damaging wind gusts possible.

Highs will be in the 60s Monday and Tuesday, and the 70s on Wednesday.

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