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TODAY’S DAILY DIGIT
A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.

5/10: Although it turns a bit gray, most rain holds off until evening – so it’s passable.

EXPRESS FORECAST

Today: Becoming cloudy, chance of rain late. Highs: Near 55.
Tonight: Rain likely. Lows: Near 45.
Tomorrow: Becoming partly sunny. Highs: Near 60.

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FORECAST IN DETAIL

This week’s weather is a really a microcosm of the entire fall: It’s warmer-than-normal and rain comes in small doses. This afternoon and especially by tonight some rain is likely before we dry out Tuesday. Then, there’s an outside chance of a shower Wednesday before another dry stretch into Saturday, as it turns unseasonably mild. Chilly air may finally plunge into the region Sunday after a few showers Saturday night.

Today (Monday): A weak coastal disturbance spreads clouds over the region from south to north between the morning and midday hours. By late in the afternoon, some light rain may start to break out, especially in our southern areas. The clouds keep it a bit cool, with highs mostly in the mid-50s. Confidence: Medium

Tonight: Overnight rain chances tick up to around 70 percent and rain could fall moderately at times. Amounts range from 0.1-0.5 inches, with some locally heavier totals possible, especially east near the Chesapeake Bay. Temperatures are chilly but not cold, bottoming out in the low-to-mid 40s. We’ll have a breeze from the north and northeast at around 10 mph. Confidence: Medium