Update to Coastal Storm/Winter Storm Ember impacting Hampton Roads

 Forecast update for the weekend storm ahead

  Welcome back!  Excited to share an update on the incoming weather this weekend.  Noticed on the short range models that the wind gusts have some hefty characteristics, accompanied with the rain.  Yes, it is still remaining rain since it will be too warm for snow when the system moves through.

  Now that the timing is more aligned, it'll begin Saturday around 9am, spotty for most of the day with the heaviest rainfall later in the afternoon.  Wind gusts peak at about 42 mph around 5pm, but expect the wind to be wicked throughout the day.  Temperatures will be low to mid 50s when the system comes through, then dropping Saturday night back into the mid 30s.  Be on the look out for slick spots in case it freezes over the wet surface for Sunday.

  Below are some images captured from the NAM, which is pretty well aligned with the Euro and other American models.  The storm track may move a little slower or faster than the models predict, but always expect a margin of error with forecasting.

  Thanks for reading!  Stay tuned to local weather alerts and upcoming weather events!